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2024

Vol. 22 Issue 4

November 2024

"Mid-Century Retro Futuristic Sci-Fi Space Babe"

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• Cover - "Mid-Century Retro Futuristic Sci-Fi Space Babe"  
• Table of Contents - 2024 v.22#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Jennifer Skwarski; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Vice President and ICG Board Representative - Taylor Pope; From the Secretary and Web Diva - Kathe Gust; From the Treasurer - Bruce MacDermott; Upcoming SiW Webinars - 2024 v.22#4 pages 3-8  
• Shining a light on Pattern Projectors (Website Spotlight) - 2024 v.22#4 pages 9  
• A Mid-Century Retro Futuristic Space Babe - Elyzabeth Morgan - 2024 v.22#4 pages 10-15  
• Dressed for the Haunted Mansion - Jennifer Skwarski - 2024 v.22#4 pages 16-19  
• Keeping Costumes Cool - Julia Kracke - 2024 v.22#4 pages 20-32  
• AR Mirror: an Augmented Reality Costume Exhibit (Interview) - Laura L. Camerlengo, Beth Szuhay, Megan Bates - 2024 v.22#4 pages 33-36  
• Short Subjects - First Costume Designer Honored as Disney Legend; Fashion Statesments adn ASU FIDM Museum; Katherine Hepburn Costume Exhibition; Solar Cell Fabric; More Than Meets the Eye; Darth Vader Voice Actor Passes Away; Middle Stone-Age Humans May have Worn Sandals; Sandy Powell: Dressing the Part at SCAD FLASH; Dressed in History Costume Retrospective - 2024 v.22#4 pages 37-41  
• Upcoming Events - 2024 v.22#4 pages 42-43  

Vol. 22 Issue 3

August 2024

"Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Designer"

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• Cover - "Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Designer"  
• Table of Contents - 2024 v.22#3 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Jennifer Skwarski; From the Editor - Philip Gust; SiW Announces Fall 2024 Webinars - 2024 v.22#3 pages 3-5  
• Wawak Sewing Supplies (website spotlight) - Kathe Gust - 2024 v.22#3 pages 6  
• Making the Moths - Ondine "Zenko" Montoya, Hide Karlin, Chantal Scott - 2024 v.22#3 pages 7-19  
• The Phantom of the Opera and Christine - Jennifer Mulvey, Ed Morlan - 2024 v.22#3 pages 20-29  
• Edith Head: Hollywood's Costume Designer - Catherine Shotick - 2024 v.22#3 pages 30-45  
• Master of the Blue Jeans (Event Spotlight) - 2024 v.22#3 pages 46-47  
• Easy Dyeing Project for the Holidays (how to) - Carole Parker - 2024 v.22#3 pages 48-49  
• Why Judges Should Make House Calls (virtual soapbox) - Bruce MacDermott - 2024 v.22#3 page 50  
• Short Subjects - LOTR Théoden Actor Bernard Hill Passes Away; Fashion Plate Collection at the Univ. of Washington Online; How Chinese Silk Helped Genghis Khan's Army; Punple Dye Production Site Uncovered in Greece; Garland Museum Wants to Buy Her Ruby Slippers; Parting Shot - 2024 v.22#3 pages 51-54  
• Upcoming Events - 2024 v.22#3 pages 55-56  

Vol. 22 Issue 2

May 2024

"Fashioning San Francisco"

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• Cover - "Fashioning San Francisco"  
• Table of Contents - 2024 v.22#2 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Jennifer Skwarski; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Outgoing Vice President - Carole Parker; From the Vice President - Taylor Pope; From the Treasurer - Bruce MacDermott; From the Secretary and Web Diva - Kathe Gust; SiW Webinars; SiW Member Meetings - 2024 v.22#2 pages 3-8  
• John Trimble (In Remembrance) - 2024 v.22#2 pages 9  
• Jeanine Swick Receives 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award (Member Spotlight) - 2024 v.22#2 pages 10  
• SiW DRaMMA Awards at CC-42 - 2024 v.22#2 pages 11-12  
• Virtual Postcards from Costume-Con 42 (Event Spotlight) - Carole Parker - 2024 v.22#2 pages 13-20  
• Fashioning San Francisco: a Century of Style Exhibition (Event Spotlight) - Kathe Gust - 2024 v.22#2 pages 21-26  
• FIDM Museum Art of Costume Design in Film Exhibition (Event Spotlight) - Philip Gust - 2024 v.22#2 pages 27-43  
• Short Subjects - Salvatore Ferragamo Centennial Exhibition; Heroes and Villians at the Birmingham Museum; Rediscovering the Secreet of Dhaka Muslin; Edith Head's Former Home on the Market; Costume Designer April Ferry Passes Away at 91; Jimmy Kimmel Holds Tax Day Costume Parade - 2024 v.22#2 pages 44-46  
• Upcoming Events - 2024 v.22#2 pages 47-48  

Vol. 22 Issue 1

February 2024

"Inflatable Cosplay"

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• Cover - "Inflatable Cosplay"  
• Table of Contents - 2024 v.22#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Jennifer Skwarski; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Secretary - Kathe Gust; Upcoming SiW Webinars; News about SiW Member Meetings - 2024 v.22#1 pages 3-6  
• V&A Theatre and Performance Collections - 2024 v.22#1 pages 7-10  
• A Steampunk Airship Figurehead - Kij Greenwood - 2024 v.22#1 pages 11-18  
• Inflatable Cosplay - Megan Gardner and Taylor Pope - 2024 v.22#1 pages 19-27  
• My First Foray Into Hatmaking - Jennifer Skwarski - 2024 v.22#1 pages 28-29  
• Slaying the Runway - Elaine Waterman - 2024 v.22#1 pages 30-33  
• Making Acrylic Yarn Wigs - Johanna Mead - 2024 v.22#1 pages 34-38  
• 2024 Costumer Design Osca-Nominated Films - Kathe Gust - 2024 v.22#1 pages 39-48  
• ChatGPT Ready for Costume Research? - Philip Gust - 2024 v.22#1 pages 49-53  
• Short Subjects - Edith Head: Hollywood's Costumer Designer; Karen Allen Turns Knitting Hobby Into a Business; ASU FIDM Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition; Costume Institute Hosts Sleeping Beauties; Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style - 2024 v.22#1 pages 54-56  
• Upcoming Events - 2024 v.22#1 pages 57-58  

2023

Vol. 21 Issue 4

November 2023

"Richard Man: 2023 Hugo Award Best Fan Artist"

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• Cover - "Richard Man: 2023 Hugo Award Best Fan Artist"  
• Table of Contents - 2023 v.21#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Jennifer Skwarski; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Vice President and ICG Board Representative; From the Secretary and Web Diva; From the Treasurer; Upcoming SiW Webinars - 2023 v.21#4 pages 3-8  
• Richard Man receives 2023 Hugo Award (member spotlight) - 2023 v.21#4 page 9-10  
• Patrick Makuakane honored by the McArthur Foundation (author spotlight) - 2023 v.21#4 page 11  
• Costume Designer Shawna Trpcic - Kathe Gust - 2023 v.21#4 pages 12-14  
• An Adventure in Viking Garb, part tres - Stacey Meyn and Tracy Newby - 2023 v.21#4 pages 15-16  
• The Hut of Baba Yaga: architectural poultry in action - Snail Scott - 2023 v.21#4 pages 17-26  
• The First Reenactress - J.R. Hardman - 2023 v.21#4 pages 27-36  
• Makeup is not scary! (how to) - Janine Wardale - 2023 v.21#4 pages 37-44  
• Dragon Con: Mardi Gras for nerds - Anne Davenport - 2023 v.21#4 pages 45-50  
• Egyptomania: appropriation or appreciation? - Darnell-Jamal Lisby - 2023 v.21#4 pages 51-53  
• Short Subjects: Magic in Oz; Why the Michelin Man was Colored White; Star Wars Costume Lost and Found in Plain Sight; Shirts and Skins in TOS; Comic Book Artist Keith Griffen Passes Away; Doctor Who at 60; FIDM Becomes Part of ASU Fashion Design Program - 2023 v.21#4 pages 54-58  
• Upcoming Events - 2023 v.21#4 pages 59-60  

Vol. 21 Issue 3

August 2023

"Spruce Girls"

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• Cover - "Spruce Girls"  
• Table of Contents - 2023 v.21#3 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Jennifer Skwarski; From the Editor - Philip Gust; SiW Announces Fall 2023 Webinars - 2023 v.21#3 pages 3-5  
• William (Bill) Laubenheimer (in remembrance) - 2023 v.21#3 page 6  
• SiW as it Began (chapter spotlight) - Dana MacDermott - 2023 v.21#3 pages 7-8  
• Richard Man Nominated for Hugo Award (member spotlight) - 2023 v.21#3 pages 9-10  
• Cosplayer's Ultimate Guide to EVA Foam (spotlight review) - 2023 v.21#3 pages 11-12  
• Coquelicot Skirt Pattern Review (spotlight review) - Kathe Gust - 2023 v.21#3 pages 13  
• Spoonflower Fabric Printing Website (website spotlight) - Philip Gust - 2023 v.21#3 pages 14-17  
• I thought it Was a Costume Ball - Kij Greenwood - 2023 v.21#3 pages 18-27  
• Spruce Girls - Colleen Anne Coyle - 2023 v.21#3 pages 28-32  
• 2023 LAA Recipients Christina and John O'Halloran - Carole Parker - 2023 v.21#3 pages 33-37  
• An Interview With Myself - Beverly Downen - 2023 v.21#3 pages 38-40  
• Virtual Postcards from Balticon 57 - Carole Parker - 2023 v.21#3 pages 41-45  
• Happy Birthday, Bjo! - 2023 v.21#3 pages 46  
• Short Subjects: Oldest Trousers; Whatzis?; White House Wedding Fashion and Design Online Exhibition; Libbey Glass Dress Conservation; Princess Leia's Ceremonial Dress at Auction; V&A Hosts Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto; SiliCon 2023 Cancelled - 2023 v.21#3 pages 47-51  
• Upcoming Events - 2023 v.21#3 pages 52-52  

Vol. 21 Issue 2

May 2023

"Tech Couture"

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• Cover - "Tech Couture"  
• Table of Contents - 2023 v.21#2 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Jennifer Skwarski; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Vice President - Betsy Marks; From the Secretary and Web Diva; From the Treasurer; SiW Webinar Updates - 2023 v.21#2 pages 3-8  
• Christina and John O'Halloran Receive 2023 ICG Lifetime Achievement Award (member spotlight) - 2023 v.21#2 page 9  
• Jeanine Swick Receives 2023 ICG President's Award (member spotlight) - 2023 v.21#2 pages 10  
• Kevin Roche and Andrew Trembley Receive CC-39 "Angel" Awards (member spotlight) - 2023 v.21#2 pages 11  
• SiW DRaMMA Awards at CC-39 - 2023 v.21#2 pages 12-14  
• Jennifer "Radar" Wiley and Christine Doyle Chair CC-39 (member spotlight) - 2023 v.21#2 pages 15  
• Richard Man and Stephen Nelson Preserve Memories (member spotlight) - 2023 v.21#2 pages 16  
• Kathe and Philip Gust Co-direct CC-39 Future Fashion Competition (member spotlight) - 2023 v.21#2 pages 17  
• Tech Couture - Sahrye Cohen - 2023 v.21#2 pages 18-22  
• Basic Dyeing (how to) - Carole Parker - 2023 v.21#2 pages 23-31  
• FIDM Museum Art of Costume Design in Film Exhibition - Philip Gust - 2023 v.21#2 pages 32-58  
• Short Subjects: Western Costume Video Vault Online; Whatzis?; Conserving Julie Andrews' My Fair Lady Ballgown; Preservation Project for Marionette Theater; Vintage Knitting Patterns; MOVE: The Modern Cust of Geoffrey Beene - 2023 v.21#2 pages 59-61  
• Upcoming Events - 2023 v.21#2 pages 59-61  

Vol. 21 Issue 1

February 2023

"Rescuing Robby"

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• Cover - "Rescuing Robby"  
• Table of Contents - 2023 v.21#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Jennifer Skwarski; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Vice President - Betsy Marks; SiW Webinar Updates - 2023 v.21#1 pages 3-6  
• The Crowns of British Monarchs - Rob Cover - 2023 v.21#1 page 7-10  
• The Columbia Pictures Lady - Philip Gust - 2023 v.21#1 pages 11-20  
• A Murder Mermaid Costume - Maral Agnerian - 2023 v.21#1 pages 21-24  
• Rescuing Robby (interview) - Fred Barton - 2023 v.21#1 pages 25-34  
• A Disney-friendly soft lightsaber (how to) - John O'Halloran - 2023 v.21#1 pages 35  
• One Hour Ruff (how to) - Chang Meng - 2023 v.21#1 pages 36-37  
• Short Subjects: Runway of Dreams; Queen's Cipher Remains on Brisith Military Uniforms; Disney Costumer Alice Davis Passes Away; Princess Leia's Production Slave Costume Auctioned; Doctor Who on Exhibit; Durhame Museum Hosts Hall of Heroes Exhibition; FIDM Museum Movie Costumes on Display; Designer Madame Gres Featured at SCAD FLASH; Dame Vivienne Westwood Passes Away; Thierry Mugler: Couturissime Exhibition - 2023 v.21#1 pages 38-43  
• Upcoming Events - 2023 v.21#1 pages 44-45  

2022

Vol. 20 Issue 4

November 2022

"Embroidered Ukrainian Wedding Towels (Rushnyk)"

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• Cover - "Embroidered Ukrainian Wedding Towels (Rushnyk)"  
• Table of Contents - 2022 v.20#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Jennifer Skwarski; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Vice President - Betsy Marks; From the Secretary and Web Diva - Kathe Gust; From the Treasurer - Bruce MacDermott; SiW Webinar Updates - 2022 v.20#4 pages 3-9  
• Glamor and Innovation (spotlight review) - 2022 v.20#4 page 10-11  
• Making a Book Page Dress - Natasha Borders - 2022 v.20#4 pages 12-15  
• The Nevers: Becoming Mrs. Amalia True - Deborah Borlase - 2022 v.20#4 pages 16-26  
• Embroidered Ukranian Wedding Towels (Rushnyk) - Vera Sukhorukova - 2022 v.20#4 pages 27-44  
• Parasol Restoration and Recovery: 16 Step Plan (how to) - Lisa Ashton - 2022 v.20#4 pages 45-52  
• Costume-Con 39 Single Pattern Competition (event spotlight) - 2022 v.20#4 pages 53  
• Short Subjects: Fashion Designer Issey Miyake Passes Away; Out of the World 2023 Met Gala Theme; George Clooney's Batsuit Sold at Auction; FIDM Museum Highlights Royal Wedding Gown; Zippers in Space; Happy Birthday, Edith! - 2022 v.20#4 pages 54-56  
• Upcoming Events - 2022 v.20#4 pages 57-58  

Vol. 20 Issue 3

August 2022

"Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy"

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• Cover - "Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy"  
• Table of Contents - 2022 v.20#3 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Jennifer Skwarski; From the Editor - Philip Gust; Member Meeting Survey Results - Kathe Gust; First SiW Webinar September 18 2022 - 2022 v.20#3 pages 3-7  
• Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History (spotlight review) - 2022 v.20#3 page 8  
• Valkyrie Warrior - Stitches and Sparkles (Bee Huesmann) - 2022 v.20#3 pages 9-14  
• The Legacy Project, AKA An Abuse of Stripes - Jennifer Old-d'Entremont - 2022 v.20#3 pages 15-18  
• An Adventure in Viking Garb, part deux - Stacy Meyn, Tracy Newby - 2022 v.20#3 pages 19-25  
• Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy (event spotlight)- Philip Gust - 2022 v.20#3 pages 26-40  
• Short Subjects: Oldest Spring Bottom Levi's Found; Artist Repaints Hyper-realistic Doll Faces; Shoes by Manolo Blahnik; PETA Petitions UK Government; Gentleman Jack Costumes on Exhibit; Nichelle Nichols Signs Off; Parting Shot - 2022 v.20#3 pages 41-44  
• Upcoming Events - 2021 v.20#3 pages 45-46  

Vol. 20 Issue 2

May 2022

"SiW at Costume-Con 40"

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• Cover - "SiW at Costume-Con 40"  
• Table of Contents - 2022 v.20#2 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Stacy Meyn; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2022 v.20#2 pages 3-5  
• Betsy Marks Receives ICG President's Award (member spotlight) - Kevin Roche - 2022 v.20#2 pages 6  
• Jennifer Wylie Receives Costume-Con Founder's Award (member spotlight) - 2022 v.20#2 pages 7  
• First SiW DRaMMA Awards Presented (member spotlight) - 2022 v.20#2 pages 8-9  
• Making Waves: Constructing a Better Merman - Kevin Roche - 2022 v.20#2 pages 10-18  
• An Adventure in Viking Garb (part 1) - Stacy Meyn, tracy Newby - 2022 v.20#2 pages 19-23  
• SiW Members at Costume-Con 40 (event spotlight) - 2022 v.20#2 pages 24-25  
• FIDM Museum Art of Costume Design in Film Exhibition (event spotlight) - Philip Gust - 2022 v.20#2 pages 26-47  
• Short Subjects: Alii'i Gown Reproductions; Retractable Lightsaber Redux; Chain Mail Hauberk Found - 2022 v.20#2 pages 48-49  
• Upcoming Events - 2021 v.20#2 pages 50-51  

Vol. 20 Issue 1

February 2022

"Labyrinth Masquerade"

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• Cover - "Labyrinth Masquerade"  
• Table of Contents - 2022 v.20#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Stacy Meyn; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2022 v.20#1 pages 3-5  
• Spotlight Review: Two Books on TV and Movie Costuming - Kathe Gust - 2022 v.20#1 pages 6-7  
• Spotlight Review: The Birds in the Textile Arts at Lacis Museum - Christine Krause - 2022 v.20#1 pages 8-13  
• DisneyBounding - Jean Martin, Christopher Erickson - 2022 v.20#1 pages 14-18  
• Inside the Laybrinth Masquerade (interview)- Shawn Strider - 2022 v.20#1 pages 19-29  
• Experiment: iDye for Tie-Dye (how to) - Carole Parker - 2022 v.20#1 pages 30-34  
• Event Report: Virtual Postards from DisCon III - Carole Parker - 2022 v.20#1 pages 35-36  
• Event Report: Photography at the DisCon III Masquerade - Olave Rokne, Amanda Wakaruk - 2022 v.20#1 pages 37-38  
• Short Subjects: Guo Pei: Coture Fantasy; Transformative Cosplay; Beadwork in Northern Communities Exhibition; Disney's Corwn Jewels; FIDM Movie Costumes on Display; Visual Effects Master Douglas Trumbull Dies - 2022 v.20#1 pages 39-42  
• Upcoming Events - 2021 v.20#1 pages 43-44  

2021

Vol. 19 Issue 4

November 2021

"The Art of Disney Costume at MoPOP"

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• Cover - "The Art of Disney Costume at MoPOP"  
• Table of Contents - 2021 v.19#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Stacy Meyn; From the Editor - Philip Gust; VP and ICG Board Rep - Betsy Marks; From the Secretary and Web Diva - Kathe Gust; From the Treasurer - Bruce MacDermott - 2021 v.19#4 pages 3-8  
• Spotlight Review: Photos of Revolutionary War Veterans - 2021 v.19#4 pages 9-15  
• Event Spotlight: Heroes and Villains: The Art of Disney costume - Philip Gust - 2021 v.19#4 pages 16-31  
• Curating The Queen and The Crown Exhibition (interview) - Matthew Yokobosky - 2021 v.19#4 pages 32-36  
• Virtual Soapbox: What a Waist! - 2021 v.19#4 pages 37-38  
• Short Subjects: World's Oldest Hat Shop; Historic Corset Patterns; Roaring 20's High Life; Imperial Tiaras at Auction; Christian Dior at the Brooklyn Museum; NYC Costuming Industry Coalition's Showstoppers! - 2021 v.19#4 pages 39-42  
• Upcoming Events - 2021 v.19#4 pages 43-44  

Vol. 19 Issue 3

August 2021

"In Remembrance: Dana MacDermott"

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• Cover - "In Remembrance: Dana MacDermott"  
• Table of Contents - 2021 v.19#3 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Betsy Marks; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2021 v.19#3 pages 3-5  
• In Remembrance: Dana MacDermott - 2021 v.19#3 page 6  
• Website Spotlight: Bata Shoe Museum Online - 2021 v.19#3 pages 7-10  
• Spotlight Review: Two Recent Books on Costuming - Kathe Gust - 2021 v.19#3 pages 11-12  
• Padawan Lightsaber Workshop - Philip Gust - 2021 v.19#3 pages 13-28  
• Costuming Black Panther (interview) - Ruth E. Carter - 2021 v.19#3 pages 29-37  
• Virtual Soapbox: Recognizing Excellence - Kevin Roche - 2021 v.19#3 pages 38-39  
• Short Subjects: Colonial Williamsburg Museum Textiles; Sweet Tooth's Paractial Costume FX; 3D Printed Proximity Dress; Ruth Carter: Afrofuturism; Dior at Brooklyn Museum; Art of Disney Costume - 2021 v.19#3 pages 40-43  
• Upcoming Events - 2021 v.19#3 pages 44-45  

Vol. 19 Issue 2

May 2021

"Celebrating the 2021 International Costumers' Guild Lifetime Achievement Award"

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• Cover - "Celebrating the 2021 International Costumers' Guild Lifetime Achievement Award"  
• Table of Contents - 2021 v.19#2 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2021 v.19#2 page 3  
• Member Spotlight: SiW Members Kathe and Phil Gust Receive 2021 ICG Lifetime Achievement Award - 2021 v.19#2 pages 4-6  
• Product Spotlight: KCI Mannequins- 2021 v.19#2 pages 7-8  
• Website Spotlight: A Royal Virtual Costume Exhibition – 2021 v.19#2 pages 9-11  
• King's Man - Kathe Gust - 2021 v.19#2 pages 12-19  
• King of the Golden Hall - Philip Gust - 2021 v.19#2 pages 20-31  
• FANAC Fan History Interview with John and Bjo Trimble - John Trimble, Bjo Trimble, Joe Siclari - 2021 v.19#2 pages 32-36  
• Short Subjects: Ancient Egyptian Wig; FIDM Cancels 2021 Art of Motion Picture Exhibit; Disney Lightsaber Patent; Marie-Antoinette's Shoe; Fashion Research Library - 2021 v.19#2 pages 37-39  
• Upcoming Events - 2021 v.19#2 page 40  

Vol. 19 Issue 1

February 2021

"Costuming Godzilla"

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• Cover - "Costuming Godzilla"  
• Table of Contents - 2021 v.19#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2021 v.19#1 page 3  
• Website Spotlight: The Evolution of Godzilla - 2021 v.19#1 pages 4-8  
• Spotlight Review: Japan’s Favorite Mon-Star: The Unauthorized Biography of the “Big-G” - 2021 v.19#1 page 9  
• Costumer on the Couch: Bringing Godzilla Down To Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects - 2021 v.19#1 page 10  
• Gojira, King of the Monsters - Jim Shepard - 2021 v.19#1 pages 11-15  
• Building Godzilla - Philip Gust - 2021 v.19#1 pages 16-24  
• Short Subjects: Citizen Godzilla; Godzilla Rises Again; Actor Who Was Godzilla; Modeler Who Built First G-suit; What’s in a Roar?; G-FEST XXVII Cancelled; Parting Shot - 2021 v.19#1 pages 25-28  
• Upcoming Events - 2021 v.19#1 page 29  

2020

Vol. 18 Issue 4

November 2020

"Costuming Santa"

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• Cover - "Costuming Santa"  
• Table of Contents - 2020 v.18#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Secretary and Web Diva - Kathe Gust; From the Treasurer - Bruce MacDermott - 2020 v.18#4 pages 3-5  
• Spotlight Review: How to Make Sewing Patterns, second edition - 2020 v.18#4 page 6  
• Website Spotlight: Historical Ice Skating Attire - 2020 v.18#4 pages 7-11  
• Costuming Santa - Philip Gust - 2020 v.18#4 pages 12-19  
• Creating Effective Documentation - Kathe Gust - 2020 v.18#4 pages 20-27  
• Short Subjects: Costume Institute: Fashion through time; FIDM Museum Opens its Virtual Doors; Romanov Ball in Color; Nutcracker Costumes in Online Exhibition; Shifing Silhouettes; The Women Who Revolutionsized Fashion; Costume & Culture; Glenn Close Costumes; Fashion History Online- 2020 v.18#3 pages 28-32  
• Upcoming Events - 2020 v.18#4 page 33  

Vol. 18 Issue 3

August 2020

"28th FIDM "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design" Exhibition"

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• Cover - "28th FIDM "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design" Exhibition"  
• Table of Contents - 2020 v.18#3 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2020 v.18#3 page 3  
• Event Spotlight: FIDM Exhibition of Oscar® Nominated Costumes - Philip Gust - 2020 v.18#3 pages 4-35  
• Short Subjects: Farewell Bilbo; Call the Doctors!; Napoleon's Hat at Auction; Miss Fisher's Costumes; Online Fashion Resource - 2020 v.18#3 pages 36-38  
• Upcoming Events - 2020 v.18#3 page 39  

Vol. 18 Issue 2

May 2020

"Beetle Wing Embroidery"

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• Cover - "Beetle Wing Embroidery"  
• Table of Contents - 2020 v.18#2 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2020 v.18#2 page 3  
• Virtual Tour: Fashionable Dances and Dance Fashions - 2020 v.18#2 pages 4-7  
• Beetle Wing Embellishment - Kathe Gust - 2020 v.18#2 pages 8-11  
• An Out of This World Quilter – Karen Nyberg - 2020 v.18#2 pages 12-16  
• Mood Boards for Costuming - Philip Gust - 2020 v.18#2 pages 17-22  
• Form Follows Fashion in 1918 - Philip Gust - 2020 v.18#2 pages 23-24  
• Short Subjects: FIDM Museum Online; Watch "Sketch to Screen"; 2300 Year Old Scythian Boot Discovered; NASA Suits Go Hollywood; New Shoe Book from Bata; Free Costume Resources - 2020 v.18#2 pages 25-28  
• Upcoming Events - 2020 v.18#1 page 29  

Vol. 18 Issue 1

February 2020

"United States Presidents in Stereoviews"

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• Cover - "United States Presidents in Stereoviews"  
• Table of Contents - 2020 v.18#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2020 v.18#3 page 3  
• Website Spotlight: Online Museum Exhibitions - 2020 v.18#1 pages 4-7  
• "Voodoo" Macbeth - Kathe Gust - 2020 v.18#1 pages 8-15  
• United States Presidents in Stereoviews – Phliip Gust - 2020 v.18#1 pages 16-28  
• Costuming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (interview) - Michael Kaplan - 2020 v.18#1 pages 29-34  
• Short Subjects: Photo Colorization Tool; Paper Hair Tutorial; FIDM Costume Exhibition; Needlework Books; Bayeux Tapesty Redux; Online Sew-Alongs - 2020 v.18#1 pages 35-37  
• Upcoming Events - 2020 v.18#1 page 38  

2019

Vol. 17 Issue 4

November 2019

"Beware the Krampus!"

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• Cover - "Beware the Krampus!"  
• Table of Contents - 2019 v.17#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Betsy Marks; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Web Diva - Kathe Gust; From the Secretary - Deb Salisbury; From the VP and ICG Board Representative - Elaine Sims; From the Treasurer - Bruce MacDermott - 2019 v.17#4 page 3-6  
• Book Review: 17th-Century Men's Dress Patterns - 2019 v.17#4 page 7  
• Website Spotilight: Historical Skiing Attire - 2019 v.17#4 page 8-11  
• Beware the Krampus! - Philip Gust - 2019 v.17#4 page 12-17  
• Sci-Fi/Fantasy Costuming on a Budget - Kathe Gust - 2019 v.17#4 page 18-20  
• Short Subjects: Auction of Lady Gaga Golden Globe Dress; Costume Designer Piero Tosi Passes Away; In Pursuit of Fashion Exibition at The Met; Atari 8-bit Women Heroine Costume; Downton Abbey Costumes at Biltmore Estate; CUT! Costume and the Cinema - 2019 v.17#4 page 21-23  
• Upcoming Events - 2019 v.17#4 pages 24-25  

Vol. 17 Issue 3

August 2019

"Costume-Con 37 Competitions and Awards"

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• Cover - "Costume-Con 37 Competitions and Awards"  
• Table of Contents - 2019 v.17#3 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2019 v.17#3 page 3  
• Book Review: How to Make Sewing Patterns, second edition - 2019 v.17#3 page 4  
• Event Spotilight: Costume-Con 37 Competitions and Awards - Sharon Sbarsky - 2019 v.17#3 page 5-16  
• Virtual Soapbox: What Has It Got in Its Pocketses? - Phlip Gust - 2019 v.17#3 page 17-19  
• Short Subjects: Fine Art of Fashion Illustrations Exhibition; Costumer Designer Rose Weiss Passes Away; Pierre Cardin: Future Fashion; Suit Yourself Exhibition at Drexel University; FIDM Art of Television Costume Design - 2019 v.17#3 page 20-22  
• Upcoming Events - 2019 v.17#3 pages 23-24  

Vol. 17 Issue 2

May 2019

"Picnicking in Wonderland"

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• Cover - "Picnicking in Wonderland"  
• Table of Contents - 2019 v.17#2 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Betsy Marks; Past Presidents' Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2019 v.17#2 page 3-5  
• Book Review: Star Trek: Costumes - 2019 v.17#2 page 6  
• Myrtle R Douglas and Convention Costuming - Philip Gust - 2019 v.17#2 page 7-16  
• How to: Picnicking in Wonderland - Kathe Gust - 2019 v.17#2 page 17-18  
• Virtual Soapbox: In Support of "Assembled Costumes" - Kevin Roche - 2019 v.17#2 page 19-20  
• Short Subjects: Kyoto Costume Institute Digital Archive, Metropolitan Museum of Art Shows Camp Fashion, Bonhams to Auction Darth Vader Costume, Designer Who Reinvented Chanel Passes Away, Gender-Bending Fashion - 2019 v.17#2 page 21-24  
• Upcoming Events - 2019 v.17#2 pages 25-26  

Vol. 17 Issue 1

February 2019

"Art of Motion Picture Costume Design at FIDM"

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• Cover - "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design at FIDM"  
• Table of Contents - 2019 v.17#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2019 v.17#1 page 3  
• Event Spotlight: Art of Motion Picture Costume Design at FIDM - Philip Gust - 2019 v.17#1 pages 4-30  
• Event Spotlight: Saving a Napoleonic Court Gown - Kathe Gust - 2019 v.17#1 pages 31-33  
• Short Subjects: Mary Quant Exhibition; Camp:Notes of Fashion at The Met; Ultracontemporary Fashions in Phoenix - 2018 v.17#1 pages 34-35  
• Upcoming Events - 2019 v.17#1 pages 36-37  

2018

Vol. 16 Issue 4

November 2018

"Accessories"

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• Cover - "Accessories"  
• Table of Contents - 2018 v.16#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Web Diva - Kathe Gust; From the Secretary - Deb Salisbury; From the Vice President - Elaine Sims; From the Treasurer - Bruce MacDermott ; Author Acknowledgements - 2018 v.16#4 pages 3-8  
• Spotlight Review: Reviews of Five Books on Accessories - Philip Gust - 2018 v.16#4 pages 9-17  
• Chatelaine: the Ultimate Household Accessory – Genevieve Cummins - 2018 v.16#4 pages 18-14  
• Revisiting the Regency-Era Reticule - Sabine Schierhoff - 2018 v.16#4 pages 25-31  
• A Short History of Fascinators - Julie Boyne - 2018 v.16#4 pages 32-28  
• What I Love About Heroes - Stan Lee - 2018 v.16#4 pages 39-41  
• Short Subjects: Entertainment Costumes at Nevada State Museum; Ruby Slippers Recovered; National Screening Room Goes Live; New Analysis for Ancient Egyptian Sock; Kyoto Institute Corrected; Film: Victorian Lady in her Boudoir; Cinematic Couture Exhibition - 2018 v.16#4 pages 42-46  
• Upcoming Events - 2018 v.16#4 pages 47-48  

Vol. 16 Issue 3

August 2018

"Worldcon 76 and More"

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• Cover - "Worldcon 76 and More"  
• Table of Contents - 2018 v.16#3 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2018 v.16#3 pages 3-5  
• Website Spotlight: Worth & Mainbocher: Demystifying the Haute Couture - Lynn Duffield - 2018 v.16#3 pages 6-9  
• Sticking to the Rules - Kathe Gust - 2018 v.16#3 pages 10-15  
What a Well-Dressed Space Traveler Wears -Anne Burke – 2018 v.16#3 pages 16-20  
• Creating a Costuming Demo Reel - Philip Gust - 2018 v.16#3 pages 21-28  
• Team MacDermott (interview) - Dana MacDermott, Bruce MacDermott - 2018 v.16#3 pages 29-37  
• Short Subjects: Spiderman Co-Creator Steve Ditko Passes Away; TDF Costume Collection; Art of Television Costume Design at FIDM Museum; Contemporary Muslim Fashions Exhibition - 2018 v.16#3 pages 38-40  
• Upcoming Events - 2018 v.16#3 pages 41-42  

Vol. 16 Issue 2

May 2018

"To Boldly Go..."

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• Cover - "To Boldly Go..."  
• Table of Contents - 2018 v.16#2 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2018 v.16#2 pages 3-4  
• Spotlight Review: Heavenly Bodies at the Met - Sasha Collins - 2018 v.16#2 pages 5-10  
• Costuming Cirque du Soleil's Ovo - Liz Vandal - 2018 v.16#2 pages 11-16  
• The King of the Golden Hall -Philip Gust - 2018 v.16#2 pages 17-28  
• A Costume-Con Chair Learns the Ropes (interview)- Jennifer "Radar" Wylie - 2018 v.16#2 pages 29-32  
• Short Subjects: Han Solo's Blaster to be Sold at Auction; Black Panther Scars Made From Prosthetic Dots; Original Iron Man Suit has Gone Missing; Marvel Super Heroes on Exhibit in Seattle; Paramount Costume Exhibit: “New Nostalgia” - 2018 v.16#2 pages 33-36  
• Upcoming Events - 2018 v.16#2 pages 37-38  

Vol. 16 Issue 1

February 2018

"Transformations"

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• Cover - "Transformations"  
• Table of Contents - 2018 v.16#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2018 v.16#1 pages 3-5  
• Virtual Author Talk: The Prop Effects Guidebook - Eric Hart - 2018 v.16#1 pages 6-9  
• I Stole a Time Lord and Ran Away - J M Frey - 2018 v.16#1 pages 10-14  
• An Edwardian Quick Change - Sheryl Nance-Durst - 2018 v.16#1 pages 15-20  
• Transformations: A Special Task - Gala Erich, William Kennedy, Sharyn Erich - 2018 v.16#1 pages 21-28  
• Event Spotlight: FIDM Exhibition of Oscar® Nominated Costumes - Philip Gust - 2018 v.16#1 pages 29-39  
• Short Subjects: Acquiring Beauty Exhibition at LA FIDM Museum; Props and Fine Art, and Working Objects Exhibitions; Tinsel Trading Company Now in Berkeley, California; Timeless Treasures Opens at NYC Ukrainian Museum; Fashion is Key to Black Panther's World - 2018 v.16#1 pages 40-42  
• Upcoming Events - 2018 v.16#1 pages 43-44  

2017

Vol. 15 Issue 4

November 2017

"Barely There"

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• Cover - "Barely There"  
• Table of Contents - 2017 v.15#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Secretary; From the Web Diva; From the Treasurer; Author Acknowledgments - 2017 v.15#4 pages 3-8  
• Visions of the Past: 2017 Retro-Hugos at Worldcon 76 - Kevin Roche - 2017 v.15#4 pages 9-12  
• Women in Trousers: A Visual Archive - 2017 v.15#4 pages 13-15  
• The Hand(book) of Fear - Rae Bradbury-Enslin - 2017 v.15#4 pages 16-25  
• Nearly "Naked" Dressing in Films of the 1930's - Kathe Gust - 2017 v.15#4 pages 26-33  
• William Ware Theiss: Costuming Dangerously Philip Gust - 2017 v.15#4 pages 34-41  
• Short Subjects: Birth of a Sewing Machine; Daily Victorian Collection of Fashion Advertisements; "Undressed" Exhibit at the Frick Museum, Pittsburgh; University Creates First Public Menswear Archive - 2017 v.15#4 pages 42-43  
• Upcoming Events - 2017 v.15#4 pages 44-45  

Vol. 15 Issue 3

August 2017

"Stepping Out"

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• Cover - "Stepping Out"  
• Table of Contents - 2017 v.15#3 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2017 v.15#3 pages 2-6  
• Virtual Author Talk: Sassy Feet! (2nd Edition) - Margot Silk Forrest - 2017 v.15#3 pages 7-9  
• Painting Your Shoes - Margot Silk Forrest - 2017 v.15#3 pages 10-15  
• Creating a Faun Costume With Digitigrade Legs - Olivia Stanton - 2017 v.15#3 pages 16-26  
• Ötzi’s Shoes - Philip Gust - 2017 v.15#3 pages 27-31  
• Exploring the Mysteries of the Chopine - Marianne Pease - 2017 v.15#3 pages 32-34  
• Curating a World Shoe Exhibition (interview) - Nicole Mullen - 2017 v.15#3 pages 35-40  
• Short Subjects: Indigenous American Textiles Exhibit; Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition at FIDM; Images from Worldcon and other Sci-Fi Conventions; Downton Abby Costume Exhibition Lands in Florida - 2017 v.15#3 pages 41-42  
• Upcoming Events - 2017 v.15#3 pages 43-44  

Vol. 15 Issue 2

May 2017

"Summer Magic"

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• Cover - "Summer Magic"  
• Table of Contents - 2017 v.15#2 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2017 v.15#2 pages 3-5  
• A Walking Jellyfish - Janna Standridge - 2017 v.15#2 pages 6-10  
• Harry Potter Wands: a Family Project at Sci-Fi Conventions - Philip Gust - 2017 v.15#2 pages 11-15  
• European-American Bathing Suit Timeline: 1950-1950 - Kathe Gust - 2017 v.15#2 pages 16-20  
• The Business Side of Being an Entrepremermaid - Linden Wolbert - 2017 v.15#2 pages 21-25  
• Grimm TV Show Prop and Costume Sale - Lorien Fletcher - 2017 v.15#2 pages 26-32  
• Citizen's Forum of the 1860s - Lisa Ashton - 2017 v.15#2 pages 33-36  
• Just One Word: Plastics (virtual soapbox) - Lisa Zagone - 2017 v.15#2 pages 37-39  
• Short Subjects: Mannequins: a Rich History in Fashion; Shoes in World Culture at SFO International Terminal; Glamour and Mischief!; Students Recreate 2001 Stewardess Costume - 2017 v.15#2 pages 40-42  
• Upcoming Events - 2017 v.15#2 pages 43-44  

Vol. 15 Issue 1

February 2017

"Props and Costume FX"

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• Cover - "Props and Costume FX"  
• Table of Contents - 2017 v.15#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2017 v.15#1 pages 3-4  
• Make: Wearable Electronics - Kate Hartman - 2017 v15#1 pages 5-7  
• Becoming La Muerte - Rachael Kuddle - 2017 v.15#1 pages 8-12  
• That’s Distressing! - William Kennedy - 2017 v.15#1 pages 13-17  
• Making Sarabi the Gryphon - Ashley Bilke - 2017 v.15#1 pages 18-25  
• Inside a Props and FX Studio - Joshua Cole - 2017 v.15#1 pages 26-28  
• Inexpensive, Lightweight Steampunk Gauges - Philip Gust - 2017 v.15#1 pages 29-33  
• A Mermaid’s Tale - Linden Wolbert - 2017 v.15#1 pages 34-42  
• Short Subjects: World’s Largest Sewing Pattern Collection; Details of Ice Man’s Clothing Revealed; The Man Who Dressed Up As His Ancestors; Colleen Atwood Wins First Ever H.P. Costume Oscar - 2017 v.15#1 pagess 43-45  
• Upcoming Events - 2017 v.15#1 pages 46-47  

2016

Vol. 14 Issue 4

November 2016

"Labours of Love"

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• Cover - "Labours of Love"  
• Table of Contents - 2016 v.14#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Secretary - Deb Salisbury; From the Web Diva - Kathe Gust; From the Treasurer - Bruce MacDermott; From the VP and ICG Board Representative - Elaine Sims; Author Acknowledgements - 2016 v.14#4 pages 3-8  
• Dressed As A... - Lisa Zagone - 2016 v.14#4 pages 9-15  
• Photography with Fantasy Backgrounds - Scott Johnson - 2016 v.14#4 pages 16-22  
• The Tree and Me - Sam Weyen - 2016 v.14#4 pages 23-30  
• Flights of Fantasy - Lorretta Morgan with Arroxane Eber - 2016 v.14#4 pages 31-41  
• Costuming for Pageant of the Masters (interview) - Reagan Foy - 2016 v.14#4 pages 42-50  
• Virtual Soapbox: Why I Do What I Do - Judy Grivich - 2016 v.14#4 pages 51-57  
• Short Subjects: Japan Prime Minister Dresses as Super Mario; Discovery of 6200 Year Old Blue Jeans?; Cancer Patients Hand-Paint Spacesuit; “Spruce Girls” Wear Wooden Bathing Suits; Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest - 2016 v.14#4 pages 58-60  
• Upcoming Events - 2016 v. 14#2 pages 61-62  

Vol. 14 Issue 3

August 2016

"Hair, Hairstyles and Accessories"

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• Cover - "Hair, Hairstyles and Accessories"  
• Table of Contents - 2016 v.14#3 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust; Sarabi Creator Receives Dreamcatcher Award - 2016 v. 14#3 pages 3-6  
• Website Spotlight: Creative Museum - Philip Gust - 2016 v. 14#3 page 7  
• Researching Historical Hair Styles - Janet Stephens - 2016 v. 14#3 pages 8-16  
• Hair Jewelry and Hair Art in the Victorian Era - Lisa Ashton - 2016 v. 14#3 pages 17-22  
• Working with a Professional Wig Maker - Heather K. Fleming - 2016 v. 14#3 pages 23-28  
• Collecting and Wearing Vintage Hair Combs - Kathe Gust - 2016 v. 14#3 pages 29-37  
• Accessorizing 18th C. Wigs and Hairstyles - Kendra Van Cleave - 2016 v. 14#3 pages 38-54  
• Wig Making for the San Francisco Opera (Interview) - Jeanna Parham - 2016 v. 14#3 pages 55-60  
• Short Subjects: Dressing Downton; New Translation of 18th C. Dyeing Handbook; Fashions Worn by Queen Elizabeth II on Exhibit; Award Winning Costume Designer Takes Final Bow; 2000 Year Old Roman Shoe Found in a Well; LACMA Patterns from Collection Available Online - 2016 v. 14#2 pages 61-64  
• Upcoming Events - 2016 v. 14#2 pages 65-66  

Vol. 14 Issue 2

May 2016

"Polynesian Attire"

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• Cover - "Polynesian Attire"  
• Table of Contents - 2016 v.14#2 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust; SiW Members Receive ICG President's Awards; La Photographie Receives Dreamcatcher at CC34; La Muerta Receives Dreamcatcher at CC34 - 2016 v.14#2 pages 3-8  
• Virtual Author Talk: How to Make Sewing Patterns - Don McCunn - 2016 v. 14#2 pages 9-12  
• Hula Kahiko - Terry Walker - 2016 v. 14#2 pages 13-17  
• Costuming for Nā Lei Hulu - Patrick Makuakāne - 2016 v.14#2 pages 18-23  
• The Story of the Aloha Shirt - Dale Hope -2016 v. 14#2 pages 24-33  
• A Chief of the First Born - Philip Gust - 2016 v.14#2 pages 34-39  
• Creating Miss Fiji's Traditional Attire Costume - Ashley Phaneuf Wakai - 2016 v.14#2 pages 40-47  
• Mutants and Mai Tais - Kevin Roche - 2016 v.14#2 pages 48-51  
• Recreating Hawaiian Feathered Cloaks (interview) - Rick San Nicholas - 2016 v.14#2 pages 52-63  
• Short Subjects: Oldest Dress Found; Three Costume Exhibits at Kent State Museum; R2-D2 Creator Dies; Swagged and Poufed; 17th Century Silk Dress Found in Shipwreck; Website Helps Date Old Photos - 2016 v.14#2 pages 64-66  
• Upcoming Events - 2016 v.14#2 pages 67-68  

Vol. 14 Issue 1

February 2016

"The Art of the Masquerade"

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• Cover -"The Art of the Masquerade"  
• Table of Contents - 2016 v.14#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2016 v. 14#1 pages 3-5  
• Virtual Author Talk: Creating the Illusion - Jay Jorgensen - 2016 v. 14#1 pages 6-9  
• The ICG Guidelines to Ensure Fair Competition - Andrew Trembley - 2016 v. 14#1 pages 10-11  
• Directing a Masquerade - Pierre Pettinger - 2016 v. 14#1 pages 12-17  
• Organizing a Green Room - Byron Connell - 2016 v. 14#1 pages 18-24  
• Judging a Masquerade - Janet Wilson Anderson - 2016 v. 14#1 pages 25-34  
• Mastering the Art of Ceremony - Kevin Roche - 2016 v. 14#1 pages 35-42  
• Working with a Masquerade Photographer - Richard Man - 2016 v. 14#1 pages 43-46  
• The Big Group Card - Bethany Padron - 2016 v. 14#1 pages 47-49  
• Virtual Soapbox: My First Masquerade - Kathe Gust - 2016 v. 14#1 pages 50-51  
• Short Subjects: Metropolitan Museum Releases 400,000 Images; McCalls Patterns Introduces Its Own Cosplay Line; FIDM Hosts Art of Motion Picture Costume Exhibit; World of Wearable Art Costume Design Contest; RIP Canadian Costumer François Barbeau - 2016 v. 14#1 pages 52-54  
• Upcoming Events - 2016 v. 14#1 pages 55-56  

2015

Vol. 13 Issue 4

November 2015

"Wings"

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• Cover -"Wings!"  
• Table of Contents - 2015 v.13#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Secretary - Deb Salisbury; From the Web Diva - Kathe Gust; From the Treasurer - Bruce MacDermott; From the Vice President and ICG Board Representative - Elaine Sims - 2015 v. 13#4 pages 3-7  
• “Lord of the Wings” Teaches Costuming at a High School - Parry Morton - 2015 v. 13#4 pages 8-11  
• Victorian Secret - introduction by Rae Bradbury-Enslin; William Kennedy, Leslie Johnston, Gypsy Ames, Lisa Ashton, Gaia Eirich, Rae Bradbury-Enslin, Reagan McHugh, Karen Schnaubelt, and Abigail Weiner - 2015 v.13#4 pages 12-30  
• Recreating Cleopatra's Entrance to Rome - Kathe Gust and Philip Gust - 2015 v. 13#4 pages 31-46  
• Curating the Royal Hawaiian Featherwork Exhibition (interview) - Christina Hellmich - 2015 v. 13#4 pages 47-53  
• Pneumatically Controlled Articulated Wings (how-to) - Alexis Noriega with Chelsea Miller - 2015 v. 13#4 pages 54-55  
• Short Subjects: World of Wearable Art at the Bishop Museum; Star Wars and the Power of Costume Exhibit Opens; Father Creates Wheelchair Costumes for Son - 2015 v. 13#4 pages 56-57  
• Upcoming Events - 2015 v. 13#4 pages 58-59  

Vol. 13 Issue 3

August 2015

"The Wild West"

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• Cover - "The Wild West"  
• Table of Contents - 2015 v.13#3 page 2  

• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2015 v.13#3 pages 3-6  
• The Cowboy Hat: A Western Icon - Don Reeves - 2015 v.13#3 pages 7-11  
• The Pants that Won the West - Paul Trynka - 2015 v.13#3 pages 12-19  
• The Many Faces of Zorro - Kathe Gust - 2015 v.13#3 pages 20-29  
• Out of This World Chaps - Kevin Roche - 2015 v.13#3 pages 30-38  
• Annie Oakley: Costuming an Legend of the American West - Philip Gust - 2015 v.13#3 pages 39-44  
• Virtual Soapbox: Crossplay in the Wild, Wild West - Katrina Lynn - 2015 v.13#3 pages 45-46  
• Short Subjects: TV Emmy Costume Exhibit at FIDM Museum; Earliest Pants Worn by Horse Riders; 1960's Costume Deisnger Julie Harris Dies at 94; Smithsonian Star Wars Costume Exhibit Tours; Hawaiian Featherwork at the de Young Museum; New Article Makes Case for First Sci-Fi Convention; Parting Shot - 2015 v.13#3 pages 47-50  
• Upcoming Events - 2015 v.13#3 pages 51-52  

Vol. 13 Issue 2

May 2015

"Dressing for the Great War"

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• Cover - "Dressing for the Great War"  
• Table of Contents - 2015 v.13#2 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2015 v.13#2 pages 3-8  
• World War I Online at the British Library - Philip Gust - 2015 v.13#2 pages 9-11  
• American Red Cross Uniforms in World War I - Shirley Powers - 2015 v.13#2 pages 12-16  
• Creating a World War I Era YWCA Uniform - Ann Morton - 2015 v.13#2 pages 17-19  
• From Opulence to Elegance: WWI's Impact on Clothing - Anne Merritt - 2015 v.13#2 pages 20-23  
• Hollywood Heroines: the Great War in Silent Films - Kathe Gust - 2015 v.13#2 pages 24-34  
• USMC Service Uniforms on the Western Front: 1917-1918 - Byron Connell - 2015 v.13#2 pages 35-43  
• Short Subjects: Museum Exhibit on the First Global War, 1915; Costuming Pioneer Cited for Lifetime Achievement; Exhibit Focuses on Hidden Workmanship in Clothing; U.S. Military Uniforms on Parade; New Theroplastic from Tandy Leather; FIDM Museum Hosts Emmy, Botanicals Exhibits - 2015 v.13#2 pages 44-46  
Upcoming Events - 2015 v.13#2 pages 47-48  

Vol. 13 Issue 1

February 2015

"Gods & Men"

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• Cover - "Gods & Men"  
• Table of Contents - 2015 v.13#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Web Diva - Kathe Gust 2015 v.13#1 pages 3-5  
• Website Spotlight: Historical Hairstyles YouTube Channel - Kathe Gust - 2015 v.13#1 page 6  
• Virtual Author Talk: The Art of the Mantua-Maker: 1870-1879 - Deb Salisbury - 2015 v.13#1 pages 7-9  
• "Miss Toffelees" the Steampunk Voodoo Queen - Samantha Witt - 2015 v.13#1 pages 10-16  
• Creating a Goddess - Rae Bradbury-Enslin - 2015 v.13#1 pages 17-28  
• The Linothorax Project - Gregory S. Aldrete; Scott Bartell; Alicia Aldrete - 2015 v.13#1 pages 29-38  
• Liberacicus: God of Lounge Singers - Kevin Roche - 2015 v.13#1 pages 39-43  
• MODOK: Odyssey II - Kevin Pishion - 2015 v.13#1 pages 44-52  
• Elven Cosplay Foam Armor Tutorial - Mikaela Renshaw; Mark Renshaw - 2015 v.13#1 pages 53-60  
• Short Subjects: High Style at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco; 17th Costume Designer's Guild Awards; The Force is With the Costumes; Motion Picture Academy Presents Costuming Oscar - 2015 v.13#1 pages 61-62  
Upcoming Events - 2015 v.13#1 pages 63-64  

2014

Vol. 12 Issue 4

November 2014

"Odds & Ends"

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• Cover - "Odds & Ends"  
• Table of Contents - 2014 v.12#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Secretary - Deb Salisbury; From the VP and IGC Board Rep - Elaine Sims; From the Web Diva - Kathe Gust; From the Treasurer - Bruce MacDermott; Author Acknowledgements - 2014 v.12#4 pages 3-7  
• Behind the Scenes at a "Mega Fan Convention" Masquerade - Martin Jaquish - 2014 v.12#4 pages 8-18  
• DeLorean Time Machine Transformer - Venessa Koch - 2014 v.12#4 pages 19-23  
• The MODOK Odyssey - Kevin Pishion - 2014 v.12#4 pages 24-32  
• Dyeing to Know: Information that beginning dyers need - Carole Parker - 2014 v.12#4 pages 33-39  
• FIDM Museum's "Art of Motion Picture Costume Design" Exhibition - Meghan Grossman Hansen - 2014 v.12#4 pages 40-44  
• Costuming at the Estrella War - Samantha Hirsch - 2014 v.12#4 pages 45-49  
• Blurring the Lines: Costumers and artists and quilters, oh my! - Kevin Roche - 2014 v.12#4 pages 50-53  
• Short Subjects: Napoleon's Hat Auctioned; Hollywood Costumes; Death Becomes Her; Passing of a Legend; Star Wars IV - On-Set; Parting Shot - 2014 v.12#4 pages 54-57  
• Upcoming Events - 2014 v.12#4 pages 58-59  

Vol. 12 Issue 3

August 2014

"Embellishment and Wearable Art"

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• Cover - "Embellishment and Wearable Art"  
• Table of Contents - 2014 v.12#3 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust; SiW Presents Dreamcatcher Award at Costume-Con 32 - 2014 v.12#3 pages 3-5  
• Virtual Author Talk: Irene - a designer from the Golden Age of Hollywood - Frank Billecci - 2014 v.12#3 pages 6-9  
• Belts and Beetle Wings - Zenzie Tinker - 2014 v.12#3 pages 10-14  
• Becoming the "Tooth Fairy" - Félicia Dussault - 2014 v.12#3 pages 15-21  
• Raiment of Faith - Pierre Pettinger - 2014 v.12#3 pages 22-25  
• Embellishing The Prince of Egypt - Bethany Padron - 2014 v.12#3 pages 26-30  
• Quilting As Embellishment in Modern Fashion - Elaine Sims - 2014 v.12#3 pages 31-34  
• An Out of This World Quilter (interview) - Karen Nyberg - 2014 v.12#3 pages 35-38  
• Ribbon Embroidery for Beginners - Kathe Gust - 2014 v.12#3 pages 39-42  
• Taking Your Design from Pencil to Stencil - Deborah Lynn Dixon with Terry Banker - 2014 v.12#3 pages 43-49  
• A Letter from a Cartoon Costumer - Gunther Berger - 2014 v.12#3 page 50  
• Virtual Postcards from Loncon 3 - Carole Parker - 2014 v.12#3 pages 51-52  
• Short Subjects: Exorcist Makeup Artist Dick Smith Dead at 92; Emmy, Corset, Drawing, Jewelery Exhibits at FIDM; Leaked Sketches of "Han Solo" from Episode VII; Exhibits Feature Women's Fashion of World War I; Ancient Textile May Contain Lost Biblical Dye; Dance and Fashion; Parting Shot - 2014 v.12#3 pages 53-56  
• Upcoming Events - 2014 v.12#3 pages 57-58  

Vol. 12 Issue 2

May 2014

"The Wonderful World of Disney Costuming"

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• Cover - "The Wonderful World of Disney Costuming"  
• Table of Contents - 2014 v.12#2 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2014 v.12#2 pages 3-5  
• A Look Back at “Captain Jack" - Al Megas - 2014 v.12#2 pages 6-13  
• Disney Gender-Bending - Milo Martinez, Bethany Padron - 2014 v.12#2 pages 14-16  
• Basic Black: Maleficent - Rae Bradbury-Enslin - 2014 v.12#2 pages 17-19  
• Basic Black: The Making of Ursula - Lisa Ashton - 2014 v.12#2 pages 20-22  
• Basic Black: A Naughty Evil Queen - Reagan McHugh - 2014 v.12#2 pages 23-24  
• Basic Black: A Different Jafar - William H. Kennedy - 2014 v.12#2 pages 25-27  
• How To: Make Mine Mickey! - Philip Gust - 2014 v.12#2 pages 28-33  
• Short Subjects: Interview with Maleficent Costume Designer; Live Animation Reference Model Videos; Disney Paris Costuming Department Head Speaks; Sketch to Still: Costumes for Saving Mr. Banks; Cartoon Princesses and Real Life Counterparts - 2014 v.12#2 pages 34-35  
• Upcoming Events - 2014 v.12#2 pages 36-37  

Vol. 12 Issue 1

February 2014

"Costuming the Universe of Doctor Who"

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• Cover - "Costuming the Universe of Doctor Who"  
• Table of Contents - 2014 v.12#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2014 v.12#1 pages 3-5  
• The Well-Dressed Doctor - Christopher Erickson - 2014 v.12#1 pages 6-14  
• The Cybermen – Nightmare in Silver - Stacy Meyn, Tracy Newby - 2014 v.12#1 pages 15-28  
• Recreating the “Impossible Astronaut” - Jennifer Wylie - 2014 v.12#1 pages 29-31  
• How To: The Third Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver - Philip Gust - 2014 v.12#1 pages 33-40  
• How To: Madame Vastra: Making Latex Prosthetics in Your Kitchen - Sahrye Cohen - 2014 v.12#1 pages 41-45  
• Virtual Postcards from Gallifrey One 2014 - Mette Hedin - 2014 v.12#1 pages 46-52  
• Short Subjects: Doctor Who Experience; Interview with the First Doctor Who Costume Designer; Instructions Online for TARDIS Blue Envelope; Fantasy Makeup: The Doctor Who Universe; Parting Shot - 2014 v.12#1 pages 53-55  
• Upcoming Events - 2014 v.12#1 pages 56-57  

2013

Vol. 11 Issue 4

November 2013

"Hats Off!"

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• Cover - "Hats Off!"  
• Table of Contents - 2013 v.11#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the VP and ICG Board Representative - Elaine Sims; From the Secretary - Deb Salisbury; From the Treasurer - Bruce MacDermott; From the Web Diva - Kathe Gust; Author Acknowledgements - 2013 v.11#3 pages 3-7  
• Website Spotlight: Two Websites of Interest - Elaine Sims - 2013 v.11#4 page 8  
• Virtual Author Talk: Breaking All the Rules - Ger Tysk - 2013 v.11#4 pages 9-11  
• A Helmet for the Well-Dressed Valkyrie - Parry Morton - 2013 v.11#4 pages 12-16  
• The 157 Hats of Theodore Geisel - Kathe Gust - 2013 v.11#4 pages 17-20  
• Lady of the Lanterns - Aurora Celeste - 2013 v.11#4 pages 21-24  
• Hat Blocks: Sculptural Form, Artistic Function - Wayne Wichern - 2013 v.11#4 pages 25-28  
• Steampunk Circus Strongwoman's Crinoline - Jessica Frantal - 2013 v.11#4 pages 29-32  
• Beach Blanket Babylon's Mad Hatter (interview) - Alan Greenspan, Jo Schuman Silver - 2013 v.11#4 pages 33-41  
• Recreating a 1920s San Francisco Hat - Lynn McMasters - 2013 v.11#4 pages 42-54  
• Short Subjects: Ellen Terry “Beetle Wings” Dress Restored; Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: Hollywood Costumes; Fortuny Costumes in Paper; Hats and Other Fashion Accessories on Exhibit - 2013 v.11#4 pages 55-56  
• Upcoming Events - 2013 v.11#4 pages 57-58  

Vol. 11 Issue 3

August 2013

"Georgian and Regency Costuming"

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• Cover - "Georgian and Regency Costuming"  
• Table of Contents - 2013 v.11#3 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust; SiW as it Began - Dana MacDermott; Motion to Admit SiW as a ICG Chapter - Sharon Trembley; Announcement of SiW as a ICG Chapter - Carl Mami - 2013 v.11#3 pages 3-6  
• Website Spotlight: Colonial Williamsburg's 18th C. Clothing Website - Philip Gust - 2013 v.11#3 pages 7-9  
• Mrs. Musgrove - Debbie Roy - 2013 v.11#3 pages 10-14  
• Wearing a Man's Regency Era Neck Cloth - Christofer Bertani - 2013 v.11#3 pages 15-17  
• The Hips Don't Lie! - Sheryl Nance-Durst - 2013 v.11#3 pages 18-24  
• The Cumberland Corset - Kathe Gust - 2013 v.11#3 pages 25-26  
• Recreating a Regency Boot: From Concept to Production - Abel and Robert Land - 2013 v.11#3 pages 27-31
• The Kensington Project - Kathe Gust - 2013 v.11#3 pages 32-42  
• Recreating a 18th Century Chintz Lined Straw Hat - Lynn McMasters - 2013 v.11#3 pages 43-53  
• Short Subjects: TSA Bans Costume Shoes; “Lucy” Dress Auctioned; Kang Actor Dies; Exhibit on Children's vs. Adult's Clothing; Parting Shot - 2013 v.11#3 pages 54-55  
• Upcoming Events - 2013 v.11#3 pages 56-57  

Vol. 11 Issue 2

May 2013

"Here Come the Furries!"

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• Cover - "Here Come the Furries!"  
• Table of Contents - 2013 v.11#2 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust; Dreamcatcher Awards at Costume-Con 31; SiW Entries at Costume-Con 31 - 2013 v.11#2 pages 3-10  
• Book Review: Critter Costuming - "Patch Packrat", Chris Czikra, Ray Stankewitz - 2013 v.11#2 pages 11-13  
• Fursuit Resources on the Web - Philip Gust - 2013 v.11#2 pages 14-15  
• Fursuit Fun! - Adam Riggs - 2013 v.11#2 pages 16-28  
• Running an Animal Mascot Business - Eric Stevens - 2013 v.11#2 pages 29-33  
• Everything You Wanted to Know About Furries... - Corey Strom - 2013 v.11#2 pages 34-38  
• Making Digitigrade Legs Using the Pillow Method - Courtney Rayle - 2013 v.11#2 pages 39-43  
• Street Fursuiting: the Most Fun Furry Experience - "Patch Packrat" - 2013 v.11#2 pages 44-45  
• Short Subjects: Stop Motion Legend Takes His Final Bow; The Art of Television Costuming Design; Chaos to Couture at The Met; Parting Shot - 2013 v.11#2 pages 46-47  
• Upcoming Events - 2013 v.11#2 pages 48-49  

Vol. 11 Issue 1

February 2013

"How Costumers Organize Things"

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• Cover - How Costumers Organize Things  
• Table of Contents - 2013 v.11#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2013 v.11#1 pages 3-4  
• Remodeling a Costuming Workspace - Gail Wolfenden-Steib - 2013 v.11#1 pages 5-9  
• Conserving Costumes fom Gone With the Wind - Jill Morena - 2013 v.11#1 pages 10-19  
• How to Survive as a Masquerade Videographer - Stephen Nelson - 2013 v.11#1 pages 20-25  
• Costuming a Mardi Gras Ball from 1300 Miles Away - Deborah Lynn Dixon with Terry Banker - 2013 v.11#1 pages 26-33  
• An Accidental Masquerade Director - Jean Battiato - 2013 v.11#1 pages 34-38  
• Leather Soul: Airship Pirates - Charles Wayman and Kendra Wayman - 2013 v.11#1 pages 39-44  
• Inside My Studio (interview) - Isabelle de Borchgrave - 2013 v.11#1 pages 45-49  
• Organize "The Stash" with Sample Books - Elizabeth Hayes - 2013 v.11#1 pages 50-51  
• Seven Weeks in a Professional FX Makeup Studio - Mette Hedin - 2013 v.11#1 pages 52-54  
• Short Subjects: FIDM Hosts Art of Motion Picture Costume Exhibit; Commiserate! - Dalek Designer Passes; U.C. Santz Cruz Grateful Dead Archive Online; Michael Jackson Costume Auction Nets $5.3 Million; "Lost" Chinese Terracotta Warrior Spotted in SF; New Book Gives Peek at Hollywood Costuming - 2013 v.11#1 pages 55-56  
• Upcoming Events - 2013 v.11#1 pages 57-58  

2012

Vol. 10 Issue 4

November 2012

"Costuming & Technology"

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• Cover - Costuming & Technology  
• Table of Contents - 2012 v.10#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Vice President and ICG Board Representative - Dana MacDermott; From the Web Diva - Kathe Gust; From the Secretary - Deb Salisbury; From the Treasurer - Bruce MacDermott; Dreamcatcher Awarded at Worldcon 77 - Carole Parker; Author Acknowledgements - 2012 v.10#4 pages 3-8  
• Russians in Color at the Dawn of the 20th Century - Philip Gust - 2012 v.10#4 pages 9-12  
• Kimono Dragon - Becky and Mike Maung - 2012 v.10#4 pages 13-18  
• Wacky Clothing Patents - Kathe Gust - 2012 v.10#4 pages 19-21  
• Vintage Sewing Machines - Courtney Willis - 2012 v.10#4 pages 22-31  
• Creating the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Production Art Database - Anne Coco - 2012 v.10#4 pages 32-38  
• WWII U.S. Army Officiers' Field Uniforms and Accessories - Byron Connell - 2012 v.10#4 pages 39-44  
• Building the Perfect Pleater - Ilana Murray - 2012 v.10#4 pages 45-48  
• Short Subjects: 500 Year Old Da Vinci Sketch Now a Real Handbag; Rare Roman Helmet Found in Britain; This May Not be That Albert Einstein's Patent; Shoe Manufacturer Wins Trademark Lawsuit; Judy Garland's Screen-worn Wizard of Oz Dress - 2012 v.10#4 pages 49-51  
• Upcoming Events - 2012 v.10#4 page 52  

Vol. 10 Issue 3

August 2012

"Hauntings and Horror!"

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• Cover - Hauntings and Horror!  
• Table of Contents - 2012 v.10#3 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Kevin Roche; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2012 v.10#3 pages 3-4  
• Returning to Somewhere In Time - Cherie Oliver - 2012 v.10#3 pages 5-6  
• After-Halloween Special Effects Buyer's Guide - Philip Gust - 2012 v.10#3 pages 7-10  
• On Loan from the Haunted Mansion - Debbie Bretschneider, Ric Bretschneider - 2012 v.10#3 pages 11-15  
• Gill-Man: The Last Universal Studios Monster - Ed Martinez - 2012 v.10#3 pages 16-22  
• Van Helsing at the Vampire Ball - Danica Lisiewicz, Sa Winfield - 2012 v.10#3 pages 23-28  
• Making Stilt Creature Legs - Courtney Rayle - 2012 v.10#3 pagse 29-32  
• I, Zombie - Ed Martinez - 2012 v.10#3 pages 33-38  
• Theater, Bloody Theater! - Gail Wolfenden-Steib - 2012 v.10#3 pages 39-40  
• Short Subjects: Voice of Sesame Street's "Count von Count" Dies; Depression-Era Photos from Library of Congress; Horror for the Holidays: Meet the Anti-Santa; 19th Century Woven Coverlets Photos Online; Parting Shot - 2012 v.10#3 pages 41-42  
• Upcoming Events - 2012 v.10#3 pages 43-44  

Vol. 10 Issue 2

May 2012

"Stepping Off the Stage and Silver Screen"

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• Cover - Stepping off the Stage and Silver Screen  
• Table of Contents - 2012 v.10#2 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Dana MacDermott; From the Editor - Philip Gust; Dreamcatcher Awarded at Costume-Con 30 - Carole Parker - 2012 v.10#2 pages 3-4  
• Designing for the Ziegfeld Girls - Kathe Gust - 2012 v.10#2 pages 5-12  
• Elizabeth Taylor's Phoenix Cape from Cleopatra - Philip Gust - 2012 v.10#2 page 13-18  
• Becoming Cyd Charisse - Maral Agnerian - 2012 v.10#2 pages 19-22  
• Return to Barsoom: Costuming John Carter of Mars - Philip Gust - 2012 v.10#2 pages 23-32
• The Shoulder Dolls of Kayta Barrows - Marjorie Wilser - 2012 v.10#2 pages 33-36  
• Virtual Soapbox: Clothes Make the Star: Making the Most of Actor Bodies - Tara Maginnis - 2012 v.10#2 pages 37-42  
• Virtual Postcards from Costume-Con 30 (report) - 2012 v.10#2 pages 43-46  
• Short Subjects: Library of Congress Performing Arts Posters; Costuming Know How for Western Movies Fans; Book on Famous Marilyn Monroe Costume Designs; Los Angeles Public Library Fashion Plate Collection; UCSF Japanese Woodblock Prints; Gone With the Wind Online Costume Exhibit; City in Brazil Hires Batman to Help Fight Crime; Parting Shot - 2012 v.10#2 pages 47-49  
• Upcoming Events - 2012 v.10#2 pages 50-51  

Vol. 10 Issue 1

February 2012

"Americana"

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• Cover - Americana  
• Table of Contents - 2012 v.10#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Dana MacDermott; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the ICG - voting proxy form  
• Spotlight Review: A Post-Civil War Era Carpet Bag - Philip Gust - 2012 v.10#1 pages 6  
• Here Come the Harvey Girls - Jody Regan - 2012 v.10#1 pages 7-12  
• The Clothing of a Californio Don - Andrew M. Crockett, edited by Jane Beckman - 2012 v.10#1 pages 13-21  
• Quilted Clothing in America - Kathe Gust - 2012 v.10#1 pages 22-26  
• Forgotten Finery - Lynn Duffield - 2012 v.10#1 pages 27-37  
• The Eisenhower Jacket and Its Influence on Fashion - Byron Connell - 2012 v.10#1 pages 38-42  
• What Lizzie Borden Wore - Lisa Ashton - 2012 v.10#1 pages 43-50  
• How To: A Frontiersman's Coonskin Cap - Rosemary Greene - 2012 v.10#1 pages 51-54  
• Short Subjects: A Star Wars Secret About a Legendary Swordsman; Titanic Apron on Display at English Maritime Museum; Images of American First Ladies' Gowns; Comic-Con Cofounder Dies; Edwardian Era Gowns on Exhibit in Pennsylvania; Whatzis? - 2012 v.10#1 pages 55-56  
• Upcoming Events - 2012 v.10#1 pages 57-58  

2011

Vol. 9 Issue 4

November 2011

"Heroes and Villains"

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• Cover - Heroes and Villains  
• Table of Contents - 2011 v.9#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Dana MacDermott; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Treasurer - Bruce MacDermott; From the Secretary - Deb Salisbury; Author Acknowledgements- 2011 v.9#4 pages 3-6  
• Web Site Spotlight: Heart Heroes - Jeanette Peters - 2011 v.9#4 page 7  
• Spotlight Review: Superheroes: fashion and fantasy - Kathe Gust - 2011 v.9#4 pages 8-9  
• Gojira, King of the Monsters - Jim Shepard - 2011 v.9#4 pages 10-14  
• Long John Silver's Peg Leg - Charles McKeithan - 2011 v.9#4 pages 15-18  
• Costumed Crusaders of the Urban Jungle - Philip Gust - 2011 v.9#4 pages 19-21  
• Some Thoughts on Costuming for Heroes and Villains - Kaja Foglio - 2011 v.9#4 pages 22-25  
• WWII U.S. Army Officers' Insignias - Byron Connell - 2011 v.9#4 pages 26-33  
• Virtual Soapbox: Six Reasons to Play the Villian - Mette Hedin - 2011 v.9#4 pages 34-37  
• Virtual Soapbox: What I Love About Heroes - Stan Lee - 2011 v.9#4 pages 38-39  
• Short Subjects: Daguerreotypes at Harvard; Bela Lugosi's Dracula Cape Up for Auction; A Book on Printing in Plastic; Whatzis?; Parting Shot - 2011 v.9#4 pages 40-41  
• Upcoming Events - 2011 v.9#4 pages 42-43  

Vol. 9 Issue 3

August 2011

"East Meets West"

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• Cover - East Meets West  
• Table of Contents - 2011 v.9#3 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Dana MacDermott; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Web Diva - Kathe Gust - 2011 v.9#3 pages 3-4  
• Virtual Postcards from Worldcon Renovation - Jeanette Peters - 2011 v.9#3 pages 5-7  
• Kabuki Revolution Extreme - Katrina Lynn and Mikhail Lynn - 2011 v.9#3 pages 8-10  
• Warrior Angel - Philip Gust - 2011 v.9#3 pages 11-19  
• Gilbert & Sullivan Meets Bollywood! - Kathleen Barcos - 2011 v.9#3 pages 20-25  
• Assiut - From Tourist Art to Belly Dance Costuming - Dawn Devine - 2011 v.9#3 pages 26-29  
• Fashion According to Chairman Mao - Laura Liu - 2011 v.9#3 pages 30-31  
• Philippine Costuming Through History and Dance - Jean Martin with Eric Solano - 2011 v.9#3 pages 32-37  
• Eastern Meets Western Dyeing Techniques - Carole Parker - 2011 v.9#3 pages 38-43  
• Virtual Soapbox: Samurai vs. Cowboys - Kathe Gust - 2011 v.9#3 pages 44-45  
• Short Subjects: Australian Dress Register; Motion Picture Academy Production Art Database; Free Booklet on Belly Dance Costuming; Online Resource for Ethnic Dress Research; Ten Years of FIDM Museum Acquisitions - 2011 v.9#3 pages 46-47  
• Upcoming Events - 2011 v.9#3 pages 48-49  

Vol. 9 Issue 2

May 2011

"Militaria"

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• Cover - Militaria  
• Table of Contents - 2011 v.9#2 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Richard Man; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2011 v.9#2 pages 3-4  
• Spotlight Review - Dressed to Kill - Christofer Bertani - 2011 v.9#2 page 5  
• Military Costumes Inspired by Role Playing Games - Larry Dixon - 2011 v.9#2 pages 6-7  
• King's Man - Kathe Gust - 2011 v.9#2 pages 8-15 http://www.siwcostumers.org/newsletterarchive/VirtCostV9-I2-2011/VirtCostV9-I2-2011_08_kingsman.pdf  
• Vorkosigan Militaria - Christofer Bertani - 2011 v.9#2 pages 16-19  
• Japanese War Fans - Philip Gust - 2011 v.9#2 pages 20-22  
• Sullivan Ballou's Farewell - Lisa Ashton - 2011 v.9#2 pages 23-31  
• An Able Seaman - Kevin Roche - 2011 v.9#2 pages 32-36  
• WWII U.S. Army Officers' Uniforms - Byron Connell - 2011 v.9#2 pages 37-46  
• Event Report: Ladies and Gentlemen of the 1960's Conference - Lisa Ashton - 2011 v.9#2 pages 47-49  
• Virtual Soapbox: Buttons: Small Markers of History and Fashion - Sadie Jackman - 2011 v.9#2 pages 50-51  
• Short Subjects: Full Metal Corset; The GreenShows Fashions; Costume Drawings by David Hunter Strother; Royal Military Uniforms; Parting Shot - 2011 v.9#2 pages 52-53  
• Upcoming Events - 2011 v.9#2 pages 54-55  

Vol. 9 Issue 1

February 2011

"Fantasy Costuming"

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• Cover - Dreams of a Fairy World  
• Table of Contents - 2011 v.9#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2011 v.9#1 page 3  
• Was the Hatter Really Mad? - Kathe Gust - 2011 v.9#1 pages 4-6  
• Dreams of a Fairy World - Tara Maginnis - 2011 v.9#1 pages 7-15  
• Velvet Stamping - Lenna Andrews - 2011 v.9#1 pages 16-18  
• Wearable Cloth Fantasy Dolls - Kayta Barrows - 2011 v.9#1 pages 19-24  
• Mardi Gras Presentation Gowns - Deborah Lynn Dixon - 2011 v.9#1 pages 25-32  
• Event Report: Pulp Fashion: the art of Isabelle de Borchgrave - Kathe Gust - 2011 v.9#1 pages 33-35  
• An Interview with a Virtual Costumer - Greg Evans - 2011 v.9#1 pages 36-37  
• Costuming by the Book: The Fantasy Writers' Perspective (interview) - Philip Gust - 2011 v.9#1 pages 38-48  
• Short Subjects: Costuming at BlizzCon 2010; Out of this World Spacesuits; "Tron Guy" Banned from Seeing Movie in Costume; Theatrical Makeup Design Course on DVD - 2011 v.9#1 pages 49-50  
• Upcoming Events - 2011 v.9#1 pages 51-52  

2010

Vol. 8 Issue 4

November 2010

"Victorian and Edwardian Fashions"

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• Cover - Picture Perfect  
• Table of Contents - 2010 v.8#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Richard Man; From the Editor - Philip Gust; From the Secretary - Deb Salisbury; From the Web Diva - Kathe Gust; From the VP and ICG Representative - Kevin Roche; From the Treasurer - Burce MacDermott; 2010 Author Acknowledgements - 2010 v.8#4 pages 3-4  
• Spotlight Review: Three Victorian and Edwardian Clothing Books - Kathe Gust
- 2010 v.8#4 pages 7-8  
• The Victorian Plume Trade - Darryl Wheye, Paul R. Erlich and David S. Dobkin - 2010 v.8#4 pages 9-11  
• My Great-Grandmonther's "First Day" Dress - Lisa A. Ashton - 2010 v.8#4 pages 12-20  
• A Primer on Victorian Buttons - Virginia Knowles - 2010 v.8#4 pages 21-29  
• Neo-Edwardian Aviatrix: Transformation - Deborah Parker Wong - 2010 v.8#4 pages 30-34  
• In Remembrance: In Love - Victorian Hair Jewelry - Kathy Fox - 2010 v.8#4 pages 35-38  
• Picture Perfect: Recreating a Classic Painting in Costumes - Bridget Bradley-Scaife and Kendra Van Cleave - 2010 v.8#4 pages 39-45  
• Grand Reopening of the Hand Fan Museum - Philip Gust - 2010 v.8#4 pages 46-48  
• A Fascination with Fascinators - Rosemary Greene - 2010 v.8#4 pagse 49-51  
• Virtual Soapbox: Kayta Barrows - A Remembrance - Carole Parker - 2010 v.8#4 pages 52-54  
• Short Subjects: Vintage Sewing; 19th Century Paper Dolls; Members Fabric Discount; The Great San Francisco Dickens Christmas Fair; Vintage Dress Series for Costume Designers; Parting Shot - 2010 v.8#4 pages 55-57  
• Upcoming Events - 2010 v.8#4 page 58-59  

Vol. 8 Issue 3

August 2010

"Clothing of the 1920's and 1930's"

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• Cover - Fashions by Vionnet  
• Table of Contents - 2010 v.8#3 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Richard Man; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2010 v.8#3 pages 3-4  
• Book Review: Draping and Designing with Scissors and Cloth - Carol Wood - 2010 v.8#3 pages 5-6  
• The Smithsonian Library's Digital Photo Gallery - Philip Gust - 2010 v.8#3 page 7  
• Look Like an Egyptian (Egyptomania) - Jill MacLachlan - 2010 v.8#3 pages 8-14  
• Bust Support Comes of Age: The Bra in the 1920's and 1930's - Carol Wood - 2010 v.8#3 pages 15-24  
• Erté: Father of Art Deco - Stacy Meyn - 2010 v.8#3 pages 25-26  
• Fashions by Vionnet - Kathe Gust - 2010 v.8#3 pages 27-33  
• Madeleine Vionnet: Virtuoso Geometrician - Sandra Ericson - 2010 v.8#3 pages 34-37  
• How To: A Spectacle of Spectators (shoes) - Margot Silk Forrest - 2010 v.8#3 pages 38-41  
• Making Men's and Women's 1920's Felt Hats Without a Block - Rosemary Greene - 2010 v.8#3 pages 42-47  
• ICG's Lifetime Achievment Award (interview) - Carole Parker - 2010 v.8#3 pages 48-54  
• Virtual Soapbox: Judging Historical Workmanship - Kayta Barrows - 2010 v.8#3 pages 55-57  
• Short Subjects: Frozen Fabric; Oldest Leather Footwear Found; Vionnet: the Art of the Cut; Fashion Afoot; Look Like Greta Garbo; Whatzis? - 2010 v.8#3 pages 58-59  
• Upcoming Events - 2010 v.8#3 page 60  

Vol. 8 Issue 2

May 2010

"Steampunk and Gaslamp Costuming"

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• Cover - Castle Wulfenbach  
• Table of Contents - 2010 v.8#2 page 2  
• Silcon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Richard Man; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2010 v.8#2 pages 3-4  
• How To: Metallic Casting for All Your Steampunk Needs - Tracy Newby & Stacy Meyn - 2010 8#2 pages 5-9  
• Thriftpunk - More Steam, Less Stitching! - Kathe Gust - 2010 8#2 pages 10-14  
• A Steampunk Airship Pilot's Backpack - Philip Gust - 2010 8#2 pages 15-19  
• Costume Photography in 3D - Blake Barrett - 2010 8#2 pages 20-24  
• Steam Wars - Sillof - 2010 8#2 pages 25-30  
• Steampunking Othello - Tara Maginnis - 2010 8#2 pages 31-36  
• Virtual Tour: A Tour of the TechShop - Mette Hedin - 2010 8#2 pages 37-41  
• The Genius of Phil and Kaja Foglio (interview) - Jennifer Wylie, Phil & Kaja Foglio - 2010 8#2 pages 42-44  
• Virtual Soapbox: Just Because It Has Gears Doesn't Make It Steampunk - Bryan Little - 2010 8#2 pages 45-46  
• Event Report: Virtual Postcards From Costume-Con 28 - Carole Parker - 2010 8#2 pages 47-48  
• Short Subjects: How-To Book on Making Steampunk Jewelry; A Moldable Plastic for Props and Accessories; Whatzis?; Steampunk: the Magazine; Weta Goes Steampunk; A Steam-Powered Chair; Parting Shot - 2010 8#2 pages 49-52  
• Upcoming Events - 2010 8#2 pages 53-54  

Vol. 8 Issue 1

February 2010

"A New Costuming Season"

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• Cover - L.A. Fashion Confidential  
• Table of Contents - 2010 v.8#1 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumer's Guild: President's Message - Richard Man; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2010 v.8#1 pages 3-4  
• An Embellishing Experience - Leanne McWaters - 2010 8#1 pages 5-8  
• Textile Mill Recreates Period Fabrics - Philip Gust - 2010 8#1 pages 9-10  
• L.A. Fashion Confidential - Gail Wolfenden-Steib - 2010 8#1 pages 11-13  
• Posing for the Camera - Jade Falcon - 2010 8#1 pages 14-22  
• Flying with Costumes - Stacy Meyn - 2010 8#1 pages 23-27  
• What Color is Your Repair Kit? - Kevin Roche - 2010 8#1 pages 28-30  
• The Art of the Masquerade MC (interview) - Jennifer Wylie & Phil Foglio - 2010 8#1 pages 31-32
• Virtual Soapbox: Historical Costuming: Doing it Wrong On Purpose - Käthe Barrows (Carolyn Kayta) - 2010 8#1 page 33  
• Short Subjects: Expert's Book Teaches Posing for the Camera; High-Tech Needle Worker Leads Historic Project; Hollywood Magic; Return to the Roaring 20's; A Century of Foundation Garments; Shoe-it-Yourself Projects; Whatzis? - 2010 8#1 pages 34-36  
• Upcoming Events - 2010 8#1 pages 37-38  

2009

Vol. 7 Issue 4

November 2009

"What I Did With My Summer"

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• Cover - The Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles  
• Table of Contents - 2009 v.7#4 page 2  
• Silicon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message - Richard Man; SiW 2009 Staff Report - Bruce MacDermott; From the Editor - Philip Gust - 2009 v.7#4 pages 3-4  
• Product Spotlight: Dye-Na-Flow: Does this paint act like a dye? - Carole Parker - 2009 v.7#4 pages 6-7  
• Web Site Spotlight: Britex Notions - Kathe Gust - 2009 v.7#4 page 8  
• How To: The Wonders of Wonderflex ^TM - Mette Hedin - 2009 v.7#4 pages 9-13  
• Costume Designer Shawna Trpcic (interview) - Kathe Gust - 2009 v.7#4 pages 14-16  
• Montreal's Centre for Contemporary Textiles - Carole Parker - 2009 v.7#4 pages 17-20  
• Through the Photographer's Lens (interview) - John and Chris O'Halloran - 2009 v.7#4 pages 21-24  
• San Francisco Opera Costume Sale (report) - Philip Gust - 2009 v.7#4 pages 25-28  
• Short Subjects: Lifetime Achievement Award (Dana and Bruce MacDermott), Historical Colors, A (Not So) Retiring Costumer, Comic Con Founder Dies, Trek at the Tech, Whatzis?, Parting Shot - 2009 v.7#4 pages 29-31  
• Upcoming Events - 2009 v.7#4 pages 32-33  

Vol. 7 Issue 3

August 2009

"Visions of Barsoom"

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• Cover - Visions of Barsoom (not in original format), (1A)  
• Table of Contents - 2009 v.7#3 page 1, (2A)  
• Silcon Web Costumers' Guild: President's Message: Richard Man; Guest Editor's Introduction - Philip Gust - 2009 v.7#3 pages 1-2, (3-4A)  
• Costuming by the Book Exhibit
  • The Art Show - Philip Gust - 2009 v.7#3 pages 2-4, (5-6A)  
• Costuming by the Book Panel
  • Introduction: A Quick Guide to Barsoom - Kevin Roche - 2009 v.7#3 pages 4-6 (7-8A)  
  • Chris and Christy Bertani's Presentation - Christy Bertani - 2009 v.7#3 pages 6-9 (9-12A)  
  • Phil and Kathe Gust's Presentation - Kathe Gust - 2009 v.7#3 pages 10-15, (13-18A)  
  • Bryan Little and Mette Hedin's Presentation - Mette Hedin - 2009 v.7#3 pages 15-19, (18-23A)  
  • Bruce and Dana MacDermott's Presentation - Dana MacDermott - 2009 v.7#3 pages 19-21 (24-25A)  
• Panel Discussion (summary) - Philip Gust - 2009 v.7#3 pages 21-24, (26-28A)  
• Summary: Final Thoughts - Philip Gust - 2009 v.7#3 page 24 (29A)  

Vol. 7 Issue 2

April 2009

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• Table of Contents - 2009 v.7#2 page 1-2
• President's Message: Aurora Celeste - 2009 v.7#2 pages 1-2
• Script Analysis for Costume Design: an Overview - Gail Wolfenden-Steib - 2009 v.7#2 pages 2-3
• Costuming by the Book - Philip Gust - 2009 v.7#2 pages 3-5
• Age of Antiquity Historical Garment Services (Silicon Web Businesses) - Laura Mason Lockard - 2009 v.7#2 pages 6-8
• ICG Proxy Form - 2009 v.7#2 pages 8-10

Vol. 7 Issue 1

January 2009

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• Table of Contents - 2009 v.7#1 page 1
• Editor's Message: Dana MacDermott - 2009 v.7#1 page 1
• How To: Basic Cabaret Bra and Belt Construction. Part 3 (belly dance) - Gail Wolfenden-Steib - 2009 v.7#1 pages 2-4
• How To: Construction of a Pufferfish Costume (costume construction) - Dana MacDermott - 2009 v.7#1 pages 4-7
• My New Toy from Pennsic; or Chinese Tape Braiding - Jeanine Swick - 2009 v.7#1 pages 8-9

2008

Vol. 6 Issue 3

September 2008

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• Table of Contents - 2008 v.6#3 page 1
• Treasurer's Report - Bruce MacDermott - 2008 v.6#3 page 1
• Kostume Kult - Dana MacDermott - 2008 v.6#3 pages 2-5
• How To: Basic Cabaret Bra and Belt Construction Part 2 (belly dance) - Gail Wolfenden-Steib - 2008 v.6#3 pages 5-11
• Another Look at Burning Man Costume (photo spread) - Dana MacDermott- 2008 v.6#3 pages 11-13

Vol. 6 Issue 2

June 2008

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• Table of Contents - 2008 v.6#2 page 1
• President's Message: Aurora Celeste - 2008 v.6#2 page 1
• The Many Faces of Aurora Celeste (photo spread) - 2008 v.6#2 page 2
• How To: Basic Cabaret Bra and Belt Construction. Part 1 (belly dance) - Gail Wolfenden-Steib aka Rukshana - 2008 v.6#2 pages 3-5
• Easter in New Orleans (photo spread) - Dana MacDermott - 2008 v.6#2 page 6
• Silicon Web Businesses: Deb Salisbury's The Mantua-Maker - 2008 v.6#2 page 7
• Editor's Message: On Working at a Costume-Con - Dana MacDermott - 2008 v.6#2 page 8

Vol. 6 Issue 1

February 2008

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• Table of Contents - 2008 v.6#1 page 1
• Message from the President: Richard Man - 2008 v.6#1 page 1
• My First Historical Dress - Martha Champion - 2008 v.6#1 pages 2-3
• Editor's Message: Dana MacDermott - 2008 v.6#1 page 3
• Documentation; or how to make points and influence judges - Andrew Trembley - 2008 v.6#1 pages 3-5
• Fan Tables for CC-26 - Debbie Bretschneider - 2008 v.6#1 page 5
• How To: Stilts and Costumes (photo spread) - Dana MacDermott - 2008 v.6#1 pages 6-10

2007

Vol. 5 Issue 4

September/October 2007

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• Table of Contents [ 2007 v.5#4 page 1
• Editor's Message: Dana MacDermott [ 2007 v.5#4 page 1
• Dye and Fiber Arts Retreat (report) - Carole Parker - 2007 v.5#4 pages 2-5
• How To: Photo EZ Stencil: A Fast and Relatively Inexpensive Silk Screening Method for Short Runs - Gail Wolfenden-Steib - 2007 v.5#4 pages 5-10
• Burning Man 07 Fashion (photo spread) - Dana MacDermott - 2007 v.5#4 pages 10-12

Vol. 5 Issue 3

June 2007

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• Table of Contents - 2007 v.5#3 page 1
• Editor's Message: Dana MacDermott - 2007 v.5#3 page 1
• The Dallas Tartan Kilts for My Son's Wedding - Janice Dallas - 2007 v.5#3 pages 2-3
• How To: Meet Sophie (Asian Ball Joint Dolls) - Jeanine Swick - 2007 v.5#3 pages 4-5
• Green Fashion? - Dana MacDermott, Bruce MacDermott (photo spread) - 2007 v.5#3 pages 6-9
• Silicon Web Members List - 2007 v.5#3 page 10

Vol. 5 Issue 2

March 2007

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• Table of Contents - 2007 v.5#2 page 1
• Editor's Message: Dana MacDermott - 2007 v.5#2 page 1
• The Last Stand (SASS costuming) (Wild West costuming) (report) - Audrey I. Russell - 2007 v.5#2 pages 2-4
• My 2006 Visit to Japan, Part 1 - Tokyo and Yokohama (report) - Jeanine Swick - 2007 v.5#2 pages 4-7
• Star Trek, The Experience (report) - Dana MacDermott - 2007 v.5#2 pages 7-9
• ICG Proxy Form - 2007 v.5#2 page 10

Vol. 5 Issue 1

January/February 2007

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• Table of Contents - 2007 v.5#1 page 1
• President's Message: Richard Man - 2007 v.5#1 page 1
• My 2006 Visit to Japan, Part 1 - Kyoto (report) - Jeanine Swick - 2007 v.5#1 pages 2-4
• More Than Tears, Lingerie, and Red Hair: A Contestant Report on the 2006 DragonCon Dawn Look-a-Like Contest (report) - Dany Slone - 2007 v.5#1 pages 4-6
• Sewing Rooms
  • Jeanine Swick - 2007 v.5#1 pages 7-8
  • Audrey Russell - 2007 v.5#1 page 8
• First Wednesdays - Carole Parker - 2007 v.5#1 page 9
• ICG Proxy Form - 2007 v.5#1 page 10

2006

Vol. 4 Issue 5

November/December 2006

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• Table of Contents - 2006 v.4#5 page 1
• Editor's Message: Dana MacDermott - 2006 v.4#5 page 1
• Treasurer's Report: Tax Exempt Status of ICG - 2006 v.4#5 pages 1-2 and 7
• Halloween in the Castro (photo spread) - Richard Man - 2006 v.4#5 pages 3-4
• Project Completed: Valdemar Heralds - Jeanine Swick - 2006 v.4#5 page 5
• More Halloween (Pumpkin Carving) (photo spread) - Dana MacDermott - 2006 v.4#5 page 6

Vol. 4 Issue 4

September/October 2006

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• Table of Contents - 2006 v.4#4 page 1
• Editor's Message: Dana MacDermott - 2006 v.4#4 page 1
• Costume College 2006: A Neophyte's Experience (report) - Audrey I. Russell - 2006 v.4#4 pages 2-7
• Costumes at Burning Man 2006 (photo spread) - Dana MacDermott - 2006 v.4#4 pages 7-9

Vol. 4 Issue 3

July 2006

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• Table of Contents - 2006 v.4#3 page 1
• President's Message: Richard Man - 2006 v.4#3 page 1
• How To: Commedia dell'Arte Masks on the Cheap - Betsy R. Delaney - 2006 v.4#3 pages 2-4
• Selecting a Camera - Richard Man - 2006 v.4#3 pages 5-12

Vol. 4 Issue 2

May 2006

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• Table of Contents - 2006 v.4#2 page 1
• Editor's Message: Dana MacDermott - 2006 v.4#2 page 1
• ICG Proxy - 2006 v.4#2 page 2
• Candidates for ICG President
  • Dora Buck - 2006 v.4#2 page 3
  • Nora Mai - 2006 v.4#2 pages 3-4
  • Richard Man - 2006 v.4#2 pages 4-6
• Candidate for ICG Vice-President: Jan Price - 2006 v.4#2 pages 6-7
• Candidates for ICG Treasurer
  • Dora Buck - 2006 v.4#2 page 7
  • Bruce MacDermott - 2006 v.4#2 pages 7-9
• Candidate for ICG Recording Secretary: Frances Burns - 2006 v.4#2 page 9
• Candidates for ICG Corresponding Secretary
  • Karen Heim - 2006 v.4#2 page 9
  • Elaine Mami - 2006 v.4#2 page 10
  • Carole Parker - 2006 v.4#2 pages 10-11
• Committee Reports and Agenda Items
  • Guidelines Committee Report - 2006 v.4#2 pages 11-12
  • Multi Chapter Membership Committee - 2006 v.4#2 page 12

Vol. 4 Issue 1

March 2006

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• Table of Contents - 2006 v.4#1 page 1
• President's Message: Dana MacDermott - 2006 v.4#1 page 1
• Editor's Message: Dana MacDermott - 2006 v.4#1 page 1
• Costumer's Guide to LiveJournal. Part 1 - Setting up an Account - Aurora Celeste - 2006 v.4#1 pages 2-4
• Detail and Texture in Dressing a Galaxy (report) - Audrey I. Russell - 2006 v.4#1 pages 4-9
• Naka-Con 2006, Lawrence Kansas (report) - Aurora Celeste - 2006 v.4#1 pages 9-12

2005

Vol. 3 Issue 4

Issue 4, 2005

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• Table of Contents - 2005 v.3#4 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2005 v.3#4 page 1
• Editor's Message: Dana MacDermott - 2005 v.3#4 page 1
• Elements of Costume Design: How to Get the Most Out of Your Costume (belly dance) - Gail Wolfenden-Steib - 2005 v.3#4 pages 2-6
• Report from Kayta (costuming 1901) - Carolyn Kayta Barrows - 2005 v.3#4 pages 6-8

Vol. 3 Issue 3

Issue 3, 2005

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• Table of Contents - 2005 v.3#3 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2005 v.3#3 page 1
• Farley Cartoon - 2005 v.3#3 page 2
• How To: The Dream Fisher: Details of a Cirque Costume - Dana MacDermott 2005 - v.3#3 page 2-5
• Puppetry and Costuming: Part 1 - What is a Puppet and Why Would I Use It? - Kathleen O. David - 2005 v.3#3 pages 6-7
• Burning Man Dress (photo spread) - Dana MacDermott - 2005 v.3#3 pages 8-10

Vol. 3 Issue 2

Issue 2, 2005

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• Table of Contents - 2005 v.3#2 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2005 v.3#2 page 1
• Mr Boffo Cartoon - 2005 v.3#2 page 2
• Dreamcatcher Award - 2005 v.3#2 pages 2-3
• Antique Sewing Collection - Carolyn Kayta Barrows - 2005 v.3#2 pages 3-7
• Waiting for the Masquerade (photo spread) - Dana MacDermott - 2005 v.3#2 pages 8-9

Vol. 3 Issue 1

Issue 2, 2005

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• Table of Contents - 2005 v.3#1 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2005 v.3#1 pages 1-2
• Cirque on Board (photo spread) - Dana MacDermott - 2005 v.3#1 pages 2-4
• Trumps of Amber: Benedict (costume construction) - John Blaker - 2005 v.3#1 pages 5-7
• Question for this issue - Becky Wren Sauerland - 2005 v.3#1 pages 8-9
• Making Elegance out of a Clown Collar - Carole Parker - 2005 v.3#1 page 10

2004

Vol. 2 Issue 5

Issue 5, 2004

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• Table of Contents - 2004 v.2#5 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2004 v.2#5 pages 1-2
• Star Trek Universe - Style in the Galaxies - Becky Sauerland - 2004 v.2#5 pages 2-5
• Gifts for the Costumers on Your List - Denisen Hartlove - 2004 v.2#5 pages 5-6
• Treasurer's Report - Bruce MacDermott - 2004 v.2#5 page 6
• Haori Structure - Carole Parker 2004 - v.2#5 pages 7-10

Vol. 2 Issue 4

Issue 4, 2004

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• Table of Contents - 2004 v.2#4 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2004 v.2#4 pages 1-2
• SiW Member Profile: Jaron Hollander - 2004 v.2#4 pages 2-5
• The Costumes of Burning Man (photo spread) - Dana MacDermott - 2004 v.2#4 pages 6-9

Vol. 2 Issue 3

Issue 3, 2004

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• Table of Contents - 2004 v.2#3 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2004 v.2#3 pages 1-2
• Costumer on the Couch: The Wrath of Khan (review) - Becky Sauerland - 2004 v.2#3 pages 2-3
• Center for Puppetry Arts (report) - Dana MacDermott - 2004 v.2#3 pages 3-6
• The Mantua Maker: Deb Salisbury (Member Spotlight) - 2004 v.2#3 page 7
• In Memoriam: Rima Elkin McKinzey - 2004 v.2#3 page 8

Vol. 2 Issue 2

Issue 2, 2004

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• Table of Contents - 2004 v.2#2 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2004 v.2#2 pages 1-2
• The Masquerade that Wasn't: Duckon 13 (report) - Henry W. Osier - 2004 v.2#2 pages 2-10
• Costuming, Second Generation: Katie Hartlove (photo spread) 2004 - v.2#2 page 11

Vol. 2 Issue 1

Issue 1, 2004

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• Table of Contents - 2004 v.2#1 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2004 v.2#1 pages 1-2
• ICG News - Dana MacDermott - 2004 v.2#1 page 2
• Web Site Spotlight: La Couturiere Parisienne / Hakoba Saris (column) - Sharon Trembley 2004 - v.2#1 page 3
• How To: Costuming with Silicone - Carole Parker - 2004 v.2#1 pages 3-10

2003

Vol. 1 Issue 6

November/December 2003

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• Table of Contents - 2003 v.1#6 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2003 v.1#6 page 1
• Web Site Spotlight: Smithsonian Institute Peacock Room (column) - Sharon Trembley - 2003 v.1#6 page 2
• The MacShapiro Tartan - Dana MacDermott - 2003 v.1#6 pages 3-4
• ICG President's Message - 2003 v.1#6 page 4
• Member Spotlight: Denisen and Jay Hartlove - 2003 v.1#6 pages 5-9

Vol. 1 Issue 5

October 2003

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• Table of Contents - 2003 v.1#5 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2003 v.1#5 pages 1-2
• Web Site Spotlight: This to That (adhesives) (column) - Sharon Trembley - 2003 v.1#5 page 2
• How To: Shibori Project - Carole Parker - 2003 v.1#5 pages 3-14
• Member Spotlight: Rima McKinzey - 2003 v.1#5 pages 15-16
• This Year at Burning Man - 2003 (photo spread) - Dana MacDermott - 2003 v.1#5 pages 16-27
• ICG President's Message September 24, 2003 - 2003 v.1#5 pages 27-28
• Costumer on the Couch: Sense and Sensibility (review) - Sharon and Madelaine Trembley - 2003 v.1#5 pages 29-31

Vol. 1 Issue 4

August/September 2003

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• Table of Contents - 2003 v.1#4 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2003 v.1#4 page 1
• Women and Dress Reform in the 19th Century - Sharon Trembley - 2003 v.1#4 pages 2-6
• Web Site Spotlight: Elizabethan Costuming page - Sharon Trembley - 2003 v.1#4 page 6
• Member Spotlight: Carole Parker - 2003 v.1#4 pages 7-8
• ICG President's Message July 9, 2003 - 2003 v.1#4 page 8
• Costumer on the Couch: My Fair Lady (review) - Sharon and Madelaine Trembley - 2003 v.1#4 pages 9-10

Vol.1 Issue 3

July 2003

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• Table of Contents - 2003 v.1#3 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2003 v.1#3 page 1
• The Flambé Lounge (review) - Dana MacDermott - 2003 v.1#3 pages 2-4
• Member Spotlight: Manly Summerfield - 2003 v.1#3 pages 5-6
• ICG President's Message June 4, 2003 - 2003 v.1#3 page 6
• Web Site Spotlight: The Costumer's Manifesto (column) - Sharon Trembley - 2003 v.1#3 page 7
• How To: What do Guys Wear After the T-Tunic? - Sharon Trembley - 2003 v.1#3 pages 7-8
• Somewhat '60's - Dana MacDermott - 2003 v.1#3 page 9
• Costumer on the Couch: Galaxy Quest (review) - Sharon and Madelaine Trembley - 2003 v.1#3 page 10

Vol.1 Issue 2

June 2003

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• Table of Contents - 2003 v.1#2 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2003 v.1#2 page 1
• Costumer on the Couch: The Matrix as the Ultimate Costume Movie for the Socially Malcontent (review) - Sharon Trembley - 2003 v.1#2 pages 2-5
• Web Site Spotlight: Southwest Costumers' Guild (column) - Sharon Trembley - 2003 v.1#2 page 5
• Costume Rental at ACT - Dana MacDermott - 2003 v.1#2 pages 6-7
• Goddess: a review of the exhibit (report) - Sharon Trembley - 2003 v.1#2 pages 7-8
• Bay to Breakers (photo spread) - Dana MacDermott - 2003 v.1#2 pages 8-11
• News from Around the ICG - Sharon Trembley - 2003 v.1#2 page 12
• Costumer on the Couch: The Last Emperor (review) - Sharon and Madelaine Trembley - 2003 v.1#2 pages 12-13
• Silicon Web Calendar - 2003 v.1#2 page 14

Vol. 1 Issue 1

May 2003

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• Table of Contents - 2003 v.1#1 page 1
• Salutations!: President's Message - Dana MacDermott - 2003 v.1#1 page 1
• Costume as Social Protest - Dana MacDermott - 2003 v.1#1 pages 2-3
• Member Spotlight: Dana MacDermott - 2003 v.1#1 pages 4-6
• Web Site Spotlight: Greater Bay Area Costumers' Guild (GBACG) (column) - Sharon Trembley - 2003 v.1#1 page 6
• ICG President's Message dated April 28, 2003 - 2003 v.1#1 page 7
• Costumer on the Couch: Shakespeare in Love (review) - Sharon and Madelaine Trembley - 2003 v.1#1 pages 8-9
• So You Want to See a Broadway Show - Sharon Trembley - 2003 v.1#1 page 9
• Costume-Con 21: Chicago (report) - Dana and Bruce MacDermott , Sharon and Madelaine Trembley - 2003 v.1#1 page 10

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